While Shady Spring's win against Nicholas County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Grizzlies 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted against the Grizzlies since May 12, 2023.

Jalon Bailey
04/19/25 @ PikeView | 3 |
04/18/25 @ Midland Trail | 3 |
04/17/25 @ WestSide | 3 |
04/25/25 vs Nicholas County | 2 |
04/14/25 @ Princeton | 2 |
+ 7 more games |
Jalon Bailey was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Shady Spring's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-10-1 when he doesn't).
Shady Spring has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-10-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games. As for Nicholas County, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
Shady Spring wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 12-2 win against Princeton on the 28th. As for Nicholas County, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-2 defeat against Greenbrier East on the 28th.
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