Baseball Preview: Simon Kenton Pioneers vs. Pikeville Panthers
The Simon Kenton Pioneers will head out on the road to face off against the Pikeville Panthers at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Simon Kenton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Pikeville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Simon Kenton lost 11-2 to Beechwood on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pikeville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Prestonsburg 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Isaiah Stanley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jeb Wilkerson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Simon Kenton has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 21-9 record this season. As for Pikeville, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8.
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