
Trojans
04/30/25 @ John Hardin | 23 |
03/19/25 vs Bethlehem | 15 |
04/11/25 vs John Hardin | 13 |
03/25/25 @ Thomas Nelson | 13 |
04/11/25 vs John Hardin | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Hardin). They were the clear victors by a 23-5 margin over the John Hardin Bulldogs on Wednesday. Considering the Trojans have won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Colin Hamilton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with five runs and two stolen bases. Those five runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Thomas Lirot, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marian Jaudon, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
North Hardin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as John Hardin only managed three hits.
North Hardin's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-15. As for John Hardin, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Hardin will face off against Fort Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.56 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for John Hardin, they will take on Edmonson County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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