Softball Recap: Perry County Central Commodores vs. Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs
Perry County Central put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season on Monday. They put the hurt on the Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs with a sharp 16-2 victory. Perry County Central's win was all the more impressive since Hazard was averaging only 3.85 runs allowed on the season.
Kaitlyn Grigsby made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Grigsby has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Grigsby was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Alyssa Dixon was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Lauren Morris was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
On Hazard's side, Mallory Combs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
The victory (which was Perry County Central's third in a row) raised their record to 17-9. As for Hazard, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry County Central will take on Breathitt County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hazard, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckhorn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Buckhorn is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Hazard will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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