The Barbourville Tigers' bats were on fire despite the cool Tuesday night weather, as they dominated the Jackson City Tigers 11-0 in a 5-inning game.
Big Third Inning Leads to Victory
The turning point came in the 3rd inning, where Barbourville exploded for 7 runs. Jaxon Collins got things started with a double that plated a run, followed by Caiden Miracle's RBI single. Luke Hillard then ripped a double to score two more runs, and Conor West capped off the big inning with a two-run double of his own.
Hillard Shines on the Mound
Luke Hillard was lights-out on the pitching mound for Barbourville. He tossed two scoreless innings, allowing no hits, striking out 3 batters, and walking none. The Tigers' bullpen kept the shutout intact, with Nate Miller, Noah Gray, and Colby Peters combining for three more scoreless innings.
Offensive Outburst for Barbourville
The Tigers' offense feasted on Jackson City pitching, collecting a total of 11 hits and drawing 6 walks. Luke Hillard, Jaxon Collins, and Connor West led the way with 2 hits and 2 RBIs apiece. Ty Clark drew a team-high 2 walks for Barbourville.
Jackson City Struggles
Jackson City's offense managed just two hits, one each from Preston Turner and Gavin Ritchie. They will look to bounce back in their next game against Somerset Christian School on March 22nd.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Barbourville improves to a 2-2 record. Their next challenge will be a two-game series against Casey County at home on March 23rd.
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