Spencer County can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against the Shelby County Rockets by a score of 12-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Spencer County considering their two-run performance the match before.
Riley Booth spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits. It was the first time this season that she pitched five or more innings.
At the plate, Brooklyn Hunt was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Lilly Long was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Shelby County's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Sasser, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Spencer County's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Shelby County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Spencer County will take on North Bullitt at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shelby County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Danville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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