While Cumberland Gap's win against Scott wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Cumberland Gap sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Scott on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Highlanders: they've now won five in a row.
Tate Murphy
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Tate Murphy was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Cumberland Gap is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. Murphy was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, Hudson Harris was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season.
Cumberland Gap's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Scott, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Cumberland Gap will have a chance to go back-to-back against Scott: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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