Bobcats
| 04/28/25 vs Middlesboro | 15 |
| 03/28/25 @ Williamsburg | 14 |
| 04/29/25 @ Middlesboro | 12 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 11 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 11 |
Bell County barely beat Leslie County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bobcats blew past the Eagles 11-3 on Friday. Considering the Bobcats have won ten matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Joseph Brigmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Alex Creech looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Blake Burnett, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Brock, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Bell County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Bell County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Leslie County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-21.
Looking ahead, Bell County will host Barbourville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Leslie County, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-4 loss against Perry County Central on the 9th.
