Softball Game Preview: Garrard County Golden Lions vs. Frankfort Panthers

The Garrard County Golden Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Frankfort Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Garrard County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Frankfort's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Garrard County took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Somerset, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Garrard County had just enough and edged out Somerset 5-4 on Thursday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Emily Hounshell

Batters Struck Out

03/27/25 vs Somerset	10
03/25/25 vs West Jessamine	9
03/22/25 vs Bourbon County	6
03/21/25 vs Danville Christian Academy	15
03/10/25 vs Shelby County	6
03/07/25 vs Marion County	12

Emily Hounshell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, Jazlynn Shelton was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zoe Jordon, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Frankfort lost 22-3 to Franklin County on Thursday.

Garrard County's record now sits at 6-3. As for Frankfort, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.