MANCHESTER — Kade Elam’s grand slam in the fourth inning broke open what was a close game against Clay County on Monday.
Elam’s first home run of the season turned out to be a no-doubter, hitting off the homestanding Tigers’ scoreboard to give Corbin a 5-0 lead en route to the Redhounds’ 13-6 win.
Elam turned in a 3-for-5 effort at the plate with five RBI, and two runs scored while Cruz Cima notched the win, tossing four innings, allowing three hits, and one earned run. He also struck out six batters
Noah Cima, who hit a solo shot while going 2-for-3 with three RBI, and two runs scored, tossed an inning, striking out two batters while Lucas Tarvin pitched the final two innings, all only only two hits, one earned run while striking out three batters.
“We weren’t our sharpest today but we competed and made the plays when we had to,” Corbin coach Cody Philpot said. “Cruz battled today, he probably didn’t have his best stuff but he found a way to get guys out. Kade came through with the biggest swing of the day but everyone found a way to contribute.”
Cameron Combs turned in a two-hit effort at the plate while driving in two runs. Bradric Helton delivered a hit, and scored three times while Cam Estep, and Jeremiah Gilbert each finished with a hit, RBI, and run scored apiece. Walker Landrum, and Jacob Baker each finished with a hit, and a run scored apiece while Mikey Neal scored twice.
Brandin Crawford led Clay County with two hits, three runs scored, and an RBI while Tyson Wagers had a hit, and two RBI. Zachary Saylor finished with two hits, and one run scored while Tate Rice had a hit, and an RBI. Ryan Hastings had an RBI, and walked four times.
