Madisonville-North Hopkins is 9-1 against Crittenden County since March of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Maroons will host the Rockets at 12:00 p.m. Madisonville-North Hopkins is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Madisonville-North Hopkins was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Livingston Central on Friday. The Maroons blew past the Cardinals 24-13. The Maroons haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Matthew Yates
| 04/18/25 @ Livingston Central | 4 |
| 04/12/25 @ Hopkins County Central | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Hopkins County Central | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Caldwell County | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Fort Campbell | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Matthew Yates made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances with three stolen bases and four runs. He has become a key player for Madisonville-North Hopkins: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Madisonville-North Hopkins got a massive performance out of Evan Lear, who got on base in four of his seven plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Lear has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Sandidge, who got on base in four of his seven plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Madisonville-North Hopkins kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Crittenden County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 10-0 to Trigg County.
Madisonville-North Hopkins now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Crittenden County, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Madisonville-North Hopkins has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Crittenden County struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Madisonville-North Hopkins skirted past Crittenden County 11-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will the Maroons repeat their success, or do the Rockets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
