In what's become a running theme this season, Berea gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Jackson County Generals with a sharp 9-3 victory. The win was nothing new for Berea as they're now sitting on four straight.
Cameron Thompson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Thompson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tommie Banderman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Nathan Prophitt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Berea's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. As for Jackson County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Berea will play host again on Saturday to welcome Lee County, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. As for Jackson County, they will head out on the road to face off against Leslie County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Leslie County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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