By David Quesadilla – Sporting Times Reporter
Russell Co. defeated Barren Co. 5-1 in the first round of the 4th region tournament. In the game pitcher Lakers pitcher Nick Aaron was lights out on the mound, he threw a complete game allowing 2 hits 1 run, 2 walks, and had 7 strikeouts. He also improved on his impressive .356 batting average hitting 2-3 with 3 RBI’s.
The Bowling Green Purples after a 2-run 3rd inning took the lead over Logan County and never looked back. They defeated the Cougars 11-8. Purples players Patrick Forbes and Nathaniel Roof propelled the team to another win. Forbes the University of Louisville commit and Mr. Kentucky Baseball candidate went 3-4 with 2 RBI 1 HR and a stolen base. He also came in the 7th inning to close the game out where he struck out the side. Nathaniel went 3-3 with 1 RBI 2 walks and a stolen base. The Purples and Lakers have faced each other 13 times since 2002 with the Purples up in the series 9-4.
Both programs have excellent veteran coaches with BG’s Nathan Isenberg and Russell County’s David Rexroat. This game will be a war. Both programs are loaded with excellent deep pitching staffs and plenty of power hitters on deck. Bowling Green avg is .382 and Russell Co.330.
Warren East (22-13) vs Clinton Co. (14-11)
Warren East Raiders glided past their first game winning 8-2 vs Franklin-Simpson. Again, the Raider’s pitching staff was dominant. The starting pitcher Chase Carver pitched 6.2 innings and only allowed 3 hits 2 earned runs and had 4 strikeouts. As for their hitting both Braylen Lee went 3-4 with an RBI and Ayden Barrick batted 3-3 with an RBI and a stolen base.
Many feel that it is the Raiders time to shine before heading off to the 15th district next season. Head Coach Wes Sanford is an excellent coach who is on the precipice of leading his program to the 4th region championship game. First things first, the Raiders must take care of business against a Clinton County team that has surprised many, but more importantly finds a way to win. t
Clinton Co. defeated Glasgow 2-1, in which the second complete game happened this year in the first round. Blake Harlan allowed 6 hits, 1 run , 3 walks and 8 strikeouts, their hitting was on par with their pitching however with only one batter having a multi-hit game.
This game between these two is going to be an entertaining , on one side with the Raiders strong hitting team, versus the Bulldogs strong pitching staff.
The second round of region 4 Baseball is going to be filled with even more exciting baseball that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
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