Russell County had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They never let the Metcalfe County Hornets onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Russell County might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Ayden McGowan made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. McGowan was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other pitching news, Austin Bartrug tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched.
Back at the plate, Russell County got a massive performance out of Trace Stringer, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Stringer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jack Shearer, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Russell County's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-2. As for Metcalfe County, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Russell County will be playing at home against South Warren at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Russell County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Metcalfe County, they will head out on the road to challenge Hart County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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