Gallatin County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Henry County Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gallatin County of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Thursday.
For Henry County's part, Jaylan Hortenbury made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Hortenbury was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Baylor Nolin was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Wyatt Ward was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Gallatin County's defeat dropped their record down to 9-20. As for Henry County, their win bumped their record up to 8-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gallatin County will take on Williamstown at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Henry County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on North Bullitt at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Bullitt is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Henry County will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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