Even though Jenkins scored an imposing 12 runs on Friday, Prestonsburg still came out on top. The Prestonsburg Blackcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over the Jenkins Cavaliers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Prestonsburg.
Lainie Prater was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Roberts Rachael was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Prestonsburg's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Jenkins, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prestonsburg will play host again on Monday to welcome Knott County Central, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Knott County Central hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Jenkins, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Twin Valley at 6:00 p.m.
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