Baseball Recap: Jellico Comes Up Short

Jellico was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lynn Camp Wildcats. Even if the Blue Devils couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Jellico got a massive performance out of Adam Haskell, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Haskell also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mason Metcalf, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI.

Blue Devils

On Base Percentage

03/21/25 @ Lynn Camp	58.7%
03/20/25 @ McCreary Central	38.5%
03/10/25 vs Scott	27.3%
03/11/25 vs Scott	21.4%
03/18/25 @ Coalfield	15.4%

Even though they lost, Jellico always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .587. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Jellico's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Lynn Camp, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jellico will venture away from home to challenge Wartburg Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Lynn Camp, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Lynn Camp Wildcats take on Barbourville Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.