LONDON — The Knox County 8U Coach Pitch Baseball All-Stars are headed to Richmond.
Behind a 24-hit offensive attack, Knox County defeated South Laurel 15-5 Tuesday night in the Winner’s Bracket Championship Game of the 8U Baseball Coach Pitch All-Star Tournament at South Laurel Little League.
With the victory, Knox County secured a berth in the 8U State Tournament, which begins July 11 in Richmond.
South Laurel battled early, matching Knox County with three runs in the first inning to tie the game at 3-3.
Knox County then broke the contest open with six runs in the third inning and added six more in the fourth inning to pull away.
Knox County finished with 15 runs on 24 hits and was paced by a balanced lineup that saw 11 of 12 players record at least one hit.
Hudson Collins and Oakley Mills each went 3-for-3 and scored three runs. Kamden Scalf added three hits and four RBI, while Levi Bargo and Noah Sanders collected three hits apiece.
Mason Cox drove in two runs, Jansen Warren added an RBI, and CJ Bargo and Jacob Partin each finished with two hits.
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