The Carroll County Panthers will take on the Western Hills Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Western Hills took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Carroll County, who comes in off a win.
Carroll County came out on top against Henry County on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Wildcats 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted against the Wildcats since May 5, 2022.
Preston Snow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colton Deitz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Bryce Furnish was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Meanwhile, Western Hills came up short against Mercer County on Monday and fell 10-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Wolverines in their meetings with the Titans: they've now lost six in a row.
Noah Morris was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Western Hills' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 10-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Owen Woodson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Western Hills' loss dropped their record down to 17-10. As for Carroll County, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Carroll County might still be hurting after the 14-6 defeat they got from Western Hills in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Panthers 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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