Craig County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-7 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Giles Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rockets of the 15-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jaycob Wolfe was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wolfe was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases.
As for Giles, their record is now 3-7-1. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Like Craig County, Giles also got a great game from a two-way player: Miles Eppling. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Eppling was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Mills, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Giles is undefeated when Mills posts two or more runs, but 0-7-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Josiah Schlueter, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Craig County will take on Eastern Montgomery at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Giles, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Auburn at 5:00 p.m. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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