By: Adam Freeman The Parsons Advocate
The young men representing TCHS baseball were tripped up by both high schools from Hardy County last week. Tucker faced the Moorefield Yellowjackets in what would be a tough fought loss for the Mt. Lions with a final score of 9-5. Tucker registered 13 hits in the contest with Owen Helmick leading the way going 3-4 with 2 singles, 1 double and 1 RBI, with Owen Bolyard, Josh Crossland and Blake Helmick all notching 2 hits. Senior, Reece Poling got the start on the mound only allowing 8 hits through 5 innings pitched.
The Mt. Lions would then take on the other Hardy County School in the East Hardy Cougars. Tucker fell in the first matchup 25-5 with Cade Rapp going 2-3 at the plate with 2 singles and 1 RBI, Ty Ricottilli went 2-2 with 2 singles and Blake Helmick, Gavin Nestor and Owen Helmick each registering a hit. The second matchup was similar to the first with the final score being 20-6 in favor of the Cougars. Tucker’s Luke Barb went 2-3 with 2 singles and 1 RBI, Owen Bolyard went 2-2 with 1 single and 1 double and Ty Ricottilli went 2-3 with 2 singles and a RBI.
Tucker will return to the diamond at home on Tuesday April 29th at 6:00pm against the Southern Garrett (MD) Rams, then on Wednesday April 30th at home against Trinity Christian at 6:00pm.
