It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Woodford County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 win over the Franklin County Flyers. The Yellowjackets haven't had any issues with the Flyers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Kane Springate made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Woodford County is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 9-13 otherwise. Springate was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Max Pittman
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Pittman, who went 4-for-6 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Asbury, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Woodford County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Woodford County's win bumped their record up to 12-13. As for Franklin County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-18 record this season.
Woodford County will square off against Campbellsville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin County, they will take on Collins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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