Scott's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Harrison County Thorobreds by a score of 9-4. This was payback for Scott, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Porter Huston was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Grindstaff, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Harrison County's side, Eli Phelps was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Phelps was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Phelps wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cliffy Mcllvain, who went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Scott now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Harrison County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Scott will head out on the road to square off against Villa Madonna at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Scott is facing Villa Madonna at the right time seeing as Villa Madonna is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Harrison County, they will be playing at home against Henry Clay at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Harrison County's favor as the team sits on 12 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Henry Clay has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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