Middlesboro extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-10 in the process. They lost 17-2 to the Harlan Green Dragons. The Yellowjackets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Green Dragons from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Harlan, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games.
For Harlan's part, Baylor Varner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Varner also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Harlan is undefeated when he allows at most three earned runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Varner was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Luke Luttrell, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Harlan is undefeated when Luttrell posts two or more runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brody Owens, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
While Middlesboro had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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