Williamsburg faced off against Middlesboro in a bug-themed battle on Monday. The Yellow Jackets walked away with a 15-12 win over the Yellowjackets. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Yellow Jackets also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2025.
Hayden Kleinert
| 05/04/26 vs Middlesboro | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs Owsley County | 2 |
| 04/04/26 vs Jellico | 2 |
| 05/01/26 vs Pineville | 1 |
| 04/23/26 @ Pineville | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Williamsburg saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Kleinert, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Kleinert is becoming a predictor of the Yellow Jackets' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-11 when he doesn't). Gage Smith also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
The victory got Williamsburg back to even at 11-11. As for Middlesboro, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williamsburg will challenge Lynn Camp at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.29 runs per game on average), something the Yellow Jackets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Middlesboro, they will square off against Barbourville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.91 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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