Kettle Run is 1-9 against James Wood since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Colonels at 6:00 p.m. Kettle Run is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
Kettle Run took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Millbrook, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Pioneers 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted against the Pioneers since March 22, 2022.
Aaliyah Alexander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Kettle Run's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Leah Trible, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between James Wood and Warren County, and James Wood kept the tradition alive. The Colonels blew past the Wildcats 14-4 on Friday. The Colonels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by eight runs or more this season.
Kettle Run's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for James Wood, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Kettle Run suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to James Wood in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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