Trigg County came out on top against Livingston Central on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Wildcats never let the Cardinals get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered an 8-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Chase Hampton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Hampton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Hampton wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aidon Butts, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
| 05/06/25 - Away | 5-0 W |
| 05/03/24 - Away | 4-8 L |
| 04/25/24 - Home | 2-5 L |
| 04/17/23 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 03/28/23 - Home | 10-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Trigg County now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Livingston Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 16 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Trigg County and Livingston Central could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. The Wildcats (ranked 136th) will meet Caldwell County (ranked 50th) at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Livingston Central will challenge Madisonville-North Hopkins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (222 vs. 110).
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