The Bullitt Central Cougars will square off against the Moore Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Bullitt Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Fern Creek, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Monday's game. The Cougars put the hurt on the Tigers with a sharp 11-1 victory on Monday. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by ten runs or more this season.
Jordan Powell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Taylor Coffman
| 04/21/25 vs Fern Creek | 2 |
| 04/16/25 vs DeSales | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Henry County | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Shelby County | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Geneva | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Bullitt Central let Logan Leber and Taylor Coffman run wild. Leber went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Coffman went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Coffman has become a key player for Bullitt Central: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-8 otherwise. Mason Burton was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Bullitt Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Moore was not the first on the board on Saturday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 11-8 win over Jeffersontown. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
The team relied heavily on Luisdel Benites, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Isaac Northern, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Bullitt Central's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-8. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Moore, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bullitt Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Moore struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bullitt Central's way against Moore when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Bullitt Central made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
