Clay County came out on top against Pickett County on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run sixth inning. The Bulldogs walked away with a 12-8 win over the Bobcats. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won five in a row.
Kolton Brown
| 03/31/26 @ Clarkrange | 4 |
| 03/18/26 vs Red Boiling Springs | 4 |
| 04/14/26 @ Pickett County | 3 |
| 03/10/26 @ Livingston Academy | 3 |
| 04/07/26 vs Jackson County | 2 |
| + 1 more games |
Kolton Brown was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Clay County is 3-1 when Brown posts three or more RBI, but 5-8 otherwise. Brayden Baskerville also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Clay County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Clay County's record now sits at 8-9. As for Pickett County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-12.
Looking ahead, Clay County will host Livingston Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pickett County, they will venture away from home to take on York Institute at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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