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| 05/12/25 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 03/17/25 - Home | 8-1 W |
| 03/21/24 - Home | 1-0 W |
| 03/24/23 - Away | 3-4 L |
| 03/23/23 - Home | 3-4 L |
| + 5 more games |
While Apollo's victory against Henderson County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles skirted past the Colonels 8-7. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Colonels recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Jackson Carder was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryleigh Logan, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Grayson Smith was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Apollo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Henderson County only managed five hits.
Apollo's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Henderson County, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apollo will venture away from home to take on Bowling Green at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Henderson County, they will head out to face off against Madisonville-North Hopkins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Maroons will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Colonels surely won't give up without a fight.
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