Softball Game Preview: Henry Clay Blue Devils vs. Lexington Catholic Knights

The Henry Clay Blue Devils will take on the Lexington Catholic Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Henry Clay: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Lexington Catholic has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.

Henry Clay will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Saturday, then bounced right back against Ryle on Saturday. The Blue Devils walked away with a 14-11 win over the Raiders. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Meanwhile, while Lexington Catholic put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Bryan Station. The Knights skirted past the Defenders 1-0. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Defenders: they've now won seven in a row.

Abby Hammond was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.

Lexington Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Henry Clay, their win bumped their record up to 10-16.

Henry Clay suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Lexington Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.