WILLIAMSBURG — It only took the Corbin Redhounds four innings to knock off McCreary Central with a 18-2 decision on Monday during semifinal action of the Kentucky 2A Sectionals.
The Redhounds will now play Whitley County in the finals of Tuesday’s Kentucky 2A Sectional title game. The Colonels cruised past Bell County with a 15-0 win earlier on Monday.
“We did what we were supposed to,” Corbin coach Cody Philpot said. “Cameron Combs was sharp on the mound and we took advantage of opportunities with runners on base. Some things we have to clean up but thats to be expected this time of year.”
Corbin (3-0) took a 10-0 lead after the first three innings while adding eight more runs in the top of the fourth to secure the 15-run victory.
Cameron Combs got the win on the mound, tossing two scoreless and hitless innings while striking out four batters. JT Gentry tossed two innings, surrendering two hits while striking out five batters.
Walker Landrum had two hits (double and a triple), and four RBI while Noah Cima was perfect at the plate with a 3-for-3 effort, an RBI, and two runs scored. Kade Elam had two hits, two RBI, and two runs scored while Bradric Helton was a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, and two runs scored. Jeremiah Gilbert, and Combs each added two RBI, and a run scored apiece while Cam Estep had a hit, and two runs scored.
