After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Harlan County brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They skirted past the Letcher County Central Cougars 12-11. The victory continues a trend for the Black Bears in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won five in a row.
Dashaun Smith
| 04/14/25 vs Middlesboro | 3 |
| 05/15/25 vs Letcher County Central | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Middlesboro | 2 |
| 05/10/25 @ Knox Central | 1 |
| 05/09/25 @ Perry County Central | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Dashaun Smith was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Harlan County: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-18-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Aiden Craig, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Harlan County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .452. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Harlan County's win bumped their record up to 8-18-1. As for Letcher County Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-12 record this season.
Harlan County will welcome North Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Black Bears surely won't give up without a fight. Letcher County Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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