Colonels improve to 10-1 with rout of Harlan County

Kim Henson

Whitley County’s Mason Croley beat the throw to Harlan County infielder Alex Creech in Thursday’s game. The visting Colonels coasted to a 16-0 victory.

Whitley County played like a 13th Region favorite on Thursday at Harlan County, rolling to a 16-0 three-inning victory.
Mason Croley pitched a one-hitter for the 10-1 Colonels, striking out four and walking one.
Jonah Swanner had a single for the Bears’ only hit.
Brayden Blakley suffered the loss on the mound as he gave up 12 runs in two innings. Karsten Dixon pitched one inning, allowing four runs.
The 5-3 Bears travel to Atlanta for a spring break tournament this weekend.
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Whitley County 394 — 16. 13. 0
Harlan County 000 — 0. 1. 4
Croley and Wilson; Blakley, Dixon (3) and Kelly. WP — Croley. LP — Blakley (0-1).