The Allen County-Scottsville Patriots will face off against the Clinton County Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Clinton County will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Allen County-Scottsville extended their winning streak to 11 on Thursday. The Patriots put the hurt on Butler County with a sharp 12-4 win. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 2, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Addison Ausbrooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits.
At the plate, Maddie Gray and Jacie Rice did most of the damage at the plate: Gray went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Rice went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI Gray has posted since back in April. Ally Anderson was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Allen County-Scottsville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, while Clinton County put up some runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Metcalfe County. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Hornets. The victory continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won seven in a row.
Clinton County pushed their record up to 21-7 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Allen County-Scottsville, their record now sits at 22-3.
Allen County-Scottsville beat Clinton County 7-4 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Patriots since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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