We're down to the match up that everyone expected, with Mayfield and Lyon County colliding with a berth in next week's state tournament on the line.
Mayfield will trot ace Roman Kelly to the mound, with lefty Andrew Schultz on call in relief. Lyon County will go with lefty Robert Thomas, with Ramsey Walker available in relief and, perhaps, Jacob McMican and Donald Bush able to bounce back after pitching on Wednesday.
Lyon County has beaten Mayfield three times this summer, including a 3-2 decision on Wednesday. Lyon County coach Jason Wilson expects no surprises.
"We've seen all they've got in pitching, I'm sure," Wilson said Thursday. "We didn't see Kelly in the first two games, but we saw him for an inning (on Wednesday). They say it's hard to beat a team three times. The fourth one won't be any easier."
At this point, the Aces seem to have an edge, both in terms of hitting and pitching depth, and are probably the team better-equipped to be competitive in the state tournament.
• Mayfield teammates Roman Kelly and Joe Mike have finalized their college plans — they will be teammates at Freed-Hardeman. They will be joined there by Marshall County first baseman Daniel Riley.
• New Marshall County coach Bill Thorpe was on hand to watch Tri-County's final game of the season, and with a great deal of interest — several Tri-County players figure to be key contributors on the new-look Marshals next summer. Marshall will defend its regional title only returns a handful of players who saw part-time action in pitcher-third baseman Garrett Hunt, pitcher Andrew Edwards and outfielders Blake Turner, Blake Sullivan, Nick Forte and Alex Helm.
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