WILLIAMSBURG — On a thrilling Monday matchup, the Whitley County Colonels showcased their dominance against the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets, clinching a resounding 15-0 victory. The game kicked off with a bang as the Colonels swiftly seized control in the bottom of the first inning. Hunter Wilson’s double paved the way for the first run, followed by Jason Nunley’s double, which brought in two more runs. An error added to the Colonels’ lead, setting the tone for their formidable performance.
The momentum carried into the second inning, where the Colonels unleashed an offensive onslaught, tallying seven runs on four hits. Contributions came from various players, including Wilson drawing a walk to score a run, RJ Osborne grounding out to bring in another, and Nunley being hit by a pitch to drive in a run. Matthew Wright’s double and hits from Chris Cureton and Jerrod Croley further extended the Colonels’ lead, with an additional run coming from an error.
Pitcher EJ Allen delivered a stellar performance on the mound for the Colonels, pitching three scoreless innings, surrendering zero hits and zero runs while striking out six and issuing no walks. Meanwhile, it was a tough outing for Henry Bowling of the Williamsburg Yellow Jackets, who endured the loss after allowing 12 runs, two of which were earned, on six hits in just one and two-thirds innings.
The Colonels’ offensive prowess was evident as they amassed nine hits throughout the game, with standout performances from Wilson and Nunley, each collecting two hits. Croley and Nunley emerged as key run producers, each driving in two runs to propel the Colonels to victory.
Looking ahead, the Whitley County Colonels are gearing up for their next challenge, a matchup against Williamsburg scheduled for Tuesday, where they aim to carry forward the momentum from their commanding win.
