Softball Game Preview: Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers vs. Taylor County Cardinals

The Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers will face off against the Taylor County Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Neither Breckinridge County nor Taylor County posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.

Breckinridge County is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Butler County, falling 8-2.

Ava Armes

Base on Balls Against

04/24/25 vs Butler County	2
04/22/25 @ Ohio County	0
04/21/25 @ Edmonson County	1

Ava Armes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Josie Mitcham and Peyton Kennedy did some serious damage despite the final result: Mitcham went 1-for-4 with one home run, while Kennedy went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and one double. That double was Kennedy's first of the season.

Meanwhile, Taylor County and West Jessamine finished up their game with a 0-0 tie on Thursday.

Breckinridge County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. With that tie, Taylor County's record moves to 16-4-1.

Breckinridge County suffered a grim 20-4 defeat to Taylor County when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Fighting Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.