Barbourville extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 14-12 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-2 to the Bell County Bobcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, with their most recent loss being a 12-2 defeat on Monday.
As for Bell County, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 17-8. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won 12 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Bell County's part, Cooper Brock made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Brock has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Logan Greene looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jackson Walters and Blake Burnett did most of the damage at the plate: Walters went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Burnett went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Walters has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Brigmon, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, Barbourville will face off against McCreary Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bell County, they will square off against South Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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