Bell County hasn't had much luck against Corbin recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bobcats will be playing at home against the Redhounds at 8:00 p.m. The last four games Bell County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Bell County took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Knox Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bobcats skirted past the Panthers 4-2. Surprisingly, this marked the Bobcats' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Blake Burnett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Cooper Brock was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Ayden Smith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, Corbin made sure to put some runs up on the board against Jackson County on Monday. The Redhounds put the hurt on the Generals with a sharp 13-1 win. The victory continues a trend for the Redhounds in their matchups with the Generals: they've now won five in a row.
Bell County is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Corbin, their victory bumped their record up to 23-18.
Bell County might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Corbin in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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