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| 03/28/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 03/27/23 - Home | 10-7 W |
| 05/09/22 - Away | 12-2 W |
| 05/25/21 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 05/06/19 - Home | 2-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Webster County is 8-2 against Hopkins County Central since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Webster County Trojans are taking a road trip to take on the Hopkins County Central Storm at 5:30 p.m.
Webster County can't be to happy about their upcoming road game considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home two weeks ago. They lost 18-3 to Lyon County. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Trojans have suffered since April 25, 2024.
Webster County got a good showing from Cooper Logan, who struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits.
Meanwhile, Hopkins County Central came into Thursday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Russellville on Thursday as Hopkins County Central made off with a 17-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Storm needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Keegan Allen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in walks (two). He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Hopkins County Central got a massive performance out of Jak Mitchell, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and one run. That's the most stolen bases Mitchell has posted since back in April of 2024. Gaige Brasher was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Webster County beat Hopkins County Central 3-0 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Webster County since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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