While Menifee County's victory against Robertson County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats skirted past the Black Devils 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 20, 2024.
Lincoln Rogers
| 05/14/25 @ Robertson County | 16 |
| 05/08/25 vs Cordia | 7 |
| 03/27/25 vs Owsley County | 7 |
| 04/23/25 vs Bourbon County | 5 |
| 04/12/25 @ Cordia | 3 |
Lincoln Rogers made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 16 batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Menifee County's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 4-22 when he doesn't).
Rogers wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Kelly, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that Kelly has hit this season.
Menifee County's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-22. As for Robertson County, they dropped their record down to 2-23 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Menifee County will venture away from home to take on Bourbon County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Robertson County, they will host Newport at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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