John Battle secures a 6-1 victory over Skowhegan (Maine) in the Ripken Experience, led by Taylor Childress's dominant pitching performance and Eden Wallace's offensive contributions.

By the Numbers
  • Childress pitched a seven-inning three-hitter, striking out eight and walking one.
  • John Battle scored two runs in the third and three in the sixth, with Wallace hitting a home run and driving in three runs.
State of Play
  • Elizabethton secures a 5-2 win over Sullivan East, with Lela Byrd shining both on the mound and with a two-run home run in the seventh inning.
  • Sullivan East tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth but couldn't hold off Elizabethton's late offensive surge.
  • Abingdon suffers a 9-3 loss to Greeneville, dropping their second consecutive game after a strong start to the season.
  • Wise County Central falls to Letcher County, Kentucky, with their season record now at 5-6.
What's Next

Sullivan East will visit Happy Valley on Monday, while Wise Central looks to bounce back as they host Gate City on Tuesday.

Bottom Line

Strong performances on the mound and at the plate lead John Battle and Elizabethton to victories, while Abingdon and Wise Central face setbacks in their recent games.