Harlan County had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 11-16 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They never let the Whitley County Colonels get on the board and left with a 3-0 win. This was a revenge game for the Black Bears: when they faced off against the Colonels back in March, they had to take a 12-10 loss.
Alexis Adams
| 05/13/25 @ Whitley County | 14 |
| 05/10/25 @ Shelby Valley | 7 |
| 05/01/25 vs Harlan | 8 |
| 04/29/25 @ Bell County | 10 |
| 04/28/25 @ Lynn Camp | 8 |
| + 6 more games |
Not much got past Alexis Adams, who gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks to keep Whitley County off the board. Adams has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Harlan County secured the victory behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Halanah Shepherd, who went 3-for-4 with one run. Those three hits gave Shepherd a new career-high.
As for Whitley County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-22 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
On Whitley County's side, Caylee Singleton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Hallie Huddleston was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Harlan County will head out to square off against Clay County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Whitley County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pineville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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