While Clay County's victory against Webster County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers won by a run and slipped past the Highlanders 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 14th.
Pierce Adkins
| 04/30/26 @ Webster County | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ South Harrison | 1 |
| 04/27/26 @ Lewis County | 1 |
| 04/23/26 vs Roane County | 1 |
| 04/22/26 vs Braxton County | 1 |
| + 16 more games |
Pierce Adkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Clay County is 4-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-10 otherwise. Adkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot for a while, having also posted at least one stolen base the last 21 times he's played.
In other pitching news, Clay County gave Collin Elliott the start and clearly made the right call: he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Elliott has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Adkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Metheney, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Clay County's record now sits at 10-12. As for Webster County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clay County will square off against Midland Trail at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Webster County, they will face off against Mount View at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Highlanders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Knights have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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