Bardstown is 2-8 against Nelson County since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. Bardstown has given up an average of 12.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Bardstown's offense. They lost 18-0 to Bethlehem on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Nelson County never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Thomas Nelson. Considering the Cardinals have won six games by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Aaralynn Boblitt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jorja Bartley, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Nelson County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Nelson County's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Bardstown, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Bardstown might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from Nelson County when the teams last played back in March. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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