Russell lost to Bath County back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Russell Red Devils came out on top against the Bath County Wildcats by a score of 7-3. That's two games straight that Russell has won by exactly four runs.
Audrey Patel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Paige Hutchinson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Karson Honaker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Russell now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Bath County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russell will take on Boyd County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bath County, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against George Rogers Clark at 6:00 p.m. Bath County will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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