Lewis County is 9-1 against Russell since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lewis County Lions will look to defend their home field against the Russell Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. Russell took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Lewis County, who comes in off a win.
Lewis County can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand West Carter a 15-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Lewis County as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Aubrey Hicks made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Hicks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kayson Crawford was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Grace Switzer, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Russell fell victim to Ironton and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fighting Tigers. The matchup marked the first time this season in which Russell was not able to get on the board.
Lewis County now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Russell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-6 record this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lewis County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. However, it's not like Russell struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis County beat Russell 5-1 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does Lewis County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Russell turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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