Scott County faced Madison Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Cardinals came out on top against the Indians by a score of 13-9. The Cardinals haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Tyler Wands was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025.
Colt Fields
| 04/22/26 vs Madison Central | 5 |
| 03/20/26 @ Grant County | 3 |
| 04/08/26 @ Pulaski County | 2 |
| 03/25/26 vs Paul Laurence Dunbar | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Woodford County | 2 |
In other batting news, Scott County let Jacob Skinner and Colt Fields run wild. Skinner went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Fields went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave Fields a new career-high.
Scott County's victory bumped their record up to 17-4. As for Madison Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scott County will venture away from home to challenge Pleasure Ridge Park at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Madison Central, they will head out to face off against South Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last five games the Cardinals have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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