Madison County had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 2-6 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Hebron Christian Lions by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Raiders of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
As for Hebron Christian, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.2 runs this season.
For Hebron Christian's part, Kate Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up 18 Ks. Those 18 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Kennedy.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rylie Walker, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaycee Thornhill, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Coming up, Madison County will face off against Cedar Shoals at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Jaguars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.17 runs per game on average), something the Red Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hebron Christian, they will challenge South Paulding at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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