If Ohio County was feeling good fresh off their 25-5 takedown of Hopkins County Central on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles fell just short of the Butler County Bears by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 2-0.
Ohio County got a good showing from Jakoby White, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. White has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Collin Bullock made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Ohio County has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-14 record this season. As for Butler County, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Ohio County will take on John Hardin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Butler County, they will challenge Franklin-Simpson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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