Meade County made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Bullitt Central, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Green Waves blew past the Cougars 12-5 on Thursday. The Green Waves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Aidan Bratcher
| 04/10/25 @ Bullitt Central | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Harvest Christian Academy | 8 |
| 04/03/24 vs Calloway County | 8 |
| 03/19/25 @ Eastern | 5 |
| 03/19/24 @ Trinity | 5 |
Aidan Bratcher was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucas Hail, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted over his last ten contests. John Honaker also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meade County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive games.
The victory snapped Meade County's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-4 record. As for Bullitt Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Meade County will be playing in front of their home fans against Owensboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Green Waves' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bullitt Central, they will head out to square off against Spencer County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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