Softball Game Preview: Martin County Cardinals vs. Portland Christian Eagles

The Martin County Cardinals will take on the Portland Christian Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Martin County has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Martin County came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Knott County Central, falling 17-8.

Meanwhile, Portland Christian came up short against Elliott County on Tuesday and fell 12-8. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Bailey Atcher was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Addie Bragg was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.

Portland Christian's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Martin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.