St. Mary came out on top against Graves County on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Vikings took their matchup against the Eagles 7-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 two weeks ago.
| 04/08/26 @ Graves County | 12 |
| 03/30/26 vs Marshall County | 8 |
| 03/24/26 @ Calloway County | 10 |
| 03/19/26 @ Mayfield | 7 |
| 03/09/26 @ Lyon County | 5 |
Ashton Spurr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Morris, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Andrew Puckett, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for St. Mary and bumps their season record up to 10-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Graves County, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Mary will take on Massac County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.5 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Graves County, they will challenge Collierville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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