Frederick Douglass hasn't had much luck against Scott County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Broncos will square off against the Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Frederick Douglass is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Frederick Douglass is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Kentucky's top teams: Madison Central, who was ranked 14th at the time (Frederick Douglass was ranked 16th). The Broncos fell just short of the Indians by a score of 7-6 on Thursday.
Kyleigh Curtis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Scott County sidestepped Lexington Catholic for a 3-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cardinals.
Ada Little spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hadley Swint, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Scott County's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Frederick Douglass, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-6.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Frederick Douglass has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Scott County struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Frederick Douglass might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Scott County in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Broncos avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
