Tucker County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the Gilmer County Titans by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tucker County of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Gilmer County's part, Jacob Stewart and Lex Grogg made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Stewart tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Grogg tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stewart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Stewart went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Grogg scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brody Brockleman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Tucker County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Gilmer County, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 22-3-1.
Tucker County will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Tygarts Valley at 6:00 p.m. As for Gilmer County, they will head out on the road to take on Braxton County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Braxton County is coming into the match with six straight losses at home, meaning Gilmer County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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