Baseball Game Preview: Prestonsburg Blackcats vs. Betsy Layne Bobcats

For the second straight game, Prestonsburg will face off against Betsy Layne. The Blackcats will venture away from home to square off against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Prestonsburg is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over Betsy Layne on Monday. The Blackcats haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

Brady Allen was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.

Luke Hall

Doubles (Career)

04/28/25 vs Betsy Layne	3
04/26/25 vs Lebanon	1
03/28/25 vs Floyd Central	1
05/27/24 @ Johnson Central	1
05/20/24 vs Floyd Central	1

In other batting news, Luke Hall was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three doubles, and one run. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Aaron Jarrell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

Prestonsburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Betsy Layne has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. As for Prestonsburg, their record is now 7-16.