Bledsoe County hasn't had much luck against Grundy County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. Bledsoe County has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bledsoe County came up short against Sale Creek on Friday, falling 19-4.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Grundy County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Whitwell on Thursday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Yellowjackets have posted against the Tigers since April 14, 2023.
Peyton Yates was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Easton Rymer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Grundy County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.4.
Bledsoe County's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Grundy County, their win bumped their record up to 6-15.
Bledsoe County might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Grundy County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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