Farragut JV built a five-run lead in the first inning and then held off Knox West High School’s charge for a 6-4 victory on Wednesday. Knox West High School scored four runs in the failed comeback on a groundout by Whitfield in the first, a error in the fourth, and a groundout by Biuen in the fifth.
Farragut JV grabbed an early lead. Farragut JV scored on a single by Alec Nussbaum, a home run by Tanner Corum, and a single by Alex Au in the first inning.
Farragut JV took an early lead in the first inning. Farragut JV scored one run when Nussbaum singled with zero outs in the first inning.
Cooper Mashburn earned the win for Farragut JV. He pitched four innings, surrendering three runs, three hits, and striking out one. Two relievers helped Farragut JV close out the victory. Carter Gillette threw two innings. Gillette recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Farragut JV. Wilhoit took the loss for Knox West High School. He went seven innings, allowing six runs, nine hits, and striking out six.
Farragut JV had nine hits in the game. Jake Evans, Au, and Gillette each collected multiple hits for Farragut JV. Gillette, Au, and Evans all had two hits to lead Farragut JV.