The bats were red hot for Coffee County baseball on Tuesday afternoon, as they defeated LaVergne at Riverdale High School 12-2 in 5 innings in a game you heard on The Rooster 101.5.
The Raiders had 10 hits, including 5 for extra bases. Nate Rutledge had 3 singles, 3 stolen bases, 2 RBI, and scored 3 times. Dr Jay Trussler/Rooster 101.5 Player of the Game Cole Pippenger was 2 for 2 that included a 3-run homer. He had 4 RBI and scored twice. Blake Hillis added 2 hits, including a triple, an RBI and he scored once. Trey Turner contributed 2 hits with a triple, a stolen base and he scored twice. Brendon Sheppard and Colter Neel added doubles. The Running Raiders finished the game with 6 stolen bases.
Brady Daugherty was strong on the mound for Coffee County. He pitched 4 innings, allowing 6 hits and only 1 run and striking out 6 Wolverine batters. Beau Murray finished off Lavergne by striking out 2 in the fifth inning.
Coffee County (2-2) will be back on the diamond on Thursday as they travel to Murfreesboro once again to take on Middle Tennessee Christian at 7 PM.
On Wednesday night at 6:45 On Target Sports will provide coverage of Coffee County Lady Raider softball as they host district foe Spring Hill. Hear the action on The Rooster 101.5, www.rooster1015.com, or the Rooster 101.5 app.
