Coffee County Central had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Moore County Raiders 7-6. For Coffee County Central, this counts as revenge for the 8-0 loss Moore County walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Nate Rutledge was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Rutledge was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Davis McKenzie looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Isaiah Deadman was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
On Moore County's side, Will Parker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Coffee County Central's win bumped their record up to 11-12-1. As for Moore County, they dropped their record down to 9-10-1 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coffee County Central will be playing at home against Fayetteville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moore County, they will head out on the road to square off against Tullahoma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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