Monroe County won the last time they faced Metcalfe County and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Falcons walked away with a 10-6 win over the Hornets. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Falcons.
Brison Nuckols was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Nuckols was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Monroe County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-7 when he doesn't).
Briar Bourque
| 04/23/25 vs Metcalfe County | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Westmoreland | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Clinton County | 2 |
| 04/15/24 @ Cumberland County | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Barren County | 1 |
In other batting news, Briar Bourque was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caden Geralds, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Monroe County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Monroe County now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Metcalfe County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe County will venture away from home to challenge Trousdale County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons are facing the Yellowjackets at the right time seeing as the Yellowjackets are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Metcalfe County, they will head out to square off against Somerset Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.33 runs per game on average), something the Hornets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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