Kosciusko scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Greenwood Bulldogs a 17-0 shutout. Kosciusko might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Cooper Stevens looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Aidan Howard and Reggie Carter did most of the damage at the plate: Howard scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1, while Carter went 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Braxton Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Kosciusko has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Greenwood, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Kosciusko will head out on the road to challenge Ethel at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ethel will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Kosciusko surely won't give up without a fight. As for Greenwood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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