Pulaski County won the last time they faced East Jessamine and things went their way on Tuesday too. Pulaski County had just enough and edged out East Jessamine 5-3. That looming 5-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Maroons yet this season.
Dawson Branscum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ben Gaskin, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Gaskin is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Dylan Wesley also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Maroons
| 03/25/25 vs East Jessamine | 5-3 |
| 03/22/25 vs North Laurel | 8-7 |
| 03/17/25 vs Wayne County | 2-1 |
| 05/20/24 vs Casey County | 14-0 |
Pulaski County's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs across that stretch. As for East Jessamine, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pulaski County will host Model at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pulaski County is facing Model at the right time seeing as Model is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for East Jessamine, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Lexington Christian on Saturday.
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