Wildcats Down Patriots 3-2 At Bowling Green Ballpark

Edmonson County right handed sophomore pitcher Tyson Meredith (23) hurls the ball across the plate against visiting Allen County Scottsville at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

​Story and photos by Joseph Barkoff:

The Edmonson County Wildcats rallied three runs in the fifth inning to defeat the visiting Allen County-Scottsville Patriots 3-2 while hosting at the Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

It was a pitcher’s duel from the start, as the sun set in Bowling Green. The infield was in shadow before the lights kicked on and the sun had completely set when in the 3rd inning ACS scored two runs.

Edmonson County junior shortstop Hunter Wilson (3) stops the visiting Allen County-Scottsville would-be base stealer at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

Edmonson County right handed sophomore pitcher Tyson Meredith (23) rears back to throw pitches against visiting Allen County Scottsville at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

​The Wildcats hung in there and in the 5th inning were able to manufacture three runs.
 
With Edmonson County sophomore Tyson Meredith on second base, sophomore Eil Meredith on first and junior Hunter Wilson at bat, Hunter was able to knock in both Tyson and Wilson with a double.
 
The next at bat was another double from Edmonson County junior Drew Pierce and the Wildcats were up 3-2.

Edmonson County junior right handed batter Drew Pierce connects for a double and the go-ahead run against visiting Allen County Scottsville at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

Edmonson County junior Hunter Wilson heads down the third-baseline to score the go-ahead run against visiting Allen County Scottsville at Bowling Green Ballpark Thursday, March 27th.

​Edmonson County’s pitcher Tyson was able to see the game through to the end, completing all 7 innings. Tyson allowed 6 hits, 2 runs behind 2 errors with 6 bases on balls and 8 strikeouts.
 
He threw 109 pitches with 65 strikes, facing 32 batters.
 
Edmonson County defends their diamond at home 6 p.m. Monday March 31 against Warren Central.