Costly Errors Doom Storm in Loss to Union County

Hopkins County Central's four-game winning streak snapped in 14-2 defeat

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:51am

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The Union County Braves scored 11 runs in the final two innings, taking advantage of 8 Hopkins County Central errors, to defeat the Storm 14-2 in a five-inning game on Tuesday. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for Hopkins County Central.

Why it matters

This game highlights the importance of limiting mistakes, as the Storm's defensive lapses allowed the Braves to pull away late. Unearned runs can be backbreaking for a team trying to maintain momentum from a strong start to the season.

The details

Union County jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Hopkins County Central responded with 2 runs in the bottom of the third to make it a 3-2 game, but the Braves scored 2 more in the fourth to go up 5-2. The floodgates then opened in the fifth, as Union County plated 9 runs, taking advantage of 4 walks and 4 Storm errors.

  • The game was played on Tuesday evening.
  • Union County scored 3 runs in the top of the first inning.
  • Hopkins County Central scored 2 runs in the bottom of the third inning.
  • Union County scored 2 runs in the top of the fourth inning.
  • Union County scored 9 runs in the top of the fifth inning.

The players

Union County Braves

The baseball team from Union, Kentucky that defeated Hopkins County Central.

Hopkins County Central Storm

The high school baseball team from Hopkins County, Kentucky that lost to Union County.

Brody Smith

The starting pitcher for the Hopkins County Central Storm who was charged with the loss.

Daniel Brady

A Hopkins County Central player who went 2-3 with a double in the game.

Sawyer Allen

A Hopkins County Central player who scored a run in the game.

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What they’re saying

“The errors allowed the Braves to score 8 unearned runs in the game.”

— Tom Rogers, Author

The takeaway

This game serves as a reminder that even the best teams can be undone by defensive miscues. The Storm will need to shore up their fielding if they hope to bounce back from this lopsided defeat and regain the momentum they had built up during their recent winning streak.