Jefferson County had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it 12. They lost 13-1 to the Treutlen Vikings. The Warriors were red-hot at the plate heading into the match (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior), but the Vikings' pitchers proved too tough.
As for Treutlen, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
For Treutlen's part, they let Cloey Hutcheson and Taylor Gillis run wild. Hutcheson went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Gillis went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Addyson Horne, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will host Bleckley County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Treutlen, they will face off against Wilcox County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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