Softball Recap: Friday's Victory Is Montgomery County's Tenth in Last 12 Outings

Franklin County typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Montgomery County proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Flyers. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 13-12 loss the last time these two teams met.

Kylie Maynard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Rodgers, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Sara Zink was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.

Indians

Hits

05/09/25 @ Franklin County	15
04/30/25 @ Paris	14
04/15/25 @ George Rogers Clark	14
05/07/25 @ Fleming County	13
03/25/25 vs Paris	13

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Montgomery County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Montgomery County is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Franklin County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-8.

Looking ahead, Montgomery County is taking a road trip to challenge North Laurel at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bullitt East at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.