Hart County is 2-8 against Green County since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Raiders will square off against the Dragons at 6:00 p.m.
Larue County hit Hart County with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Raiders came up short against the Hawks, falling 11-1.
Hart County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Hardee, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Green County got the win against Monroe County on Tuesday by a conclusive 11-1. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Drew Squires was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Andrew Houk was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Ty Bonta was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Green County's record now sits at 10-5. As for Hart County, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hart County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Green County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Hart County suffered a grim 16-6 defeat to Green County in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
