Caverna took a 15-run defeat the last time they faced off against Metcalfe County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Colonels skirted past the Hornets 9-8. While the Colonels didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Adreana Salvador made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Caverna let Jayanah Nuckols and Jordyn Bethel run wild. Nuckols went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double, while Bethel got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs. Another player making a difference was Summer Sallee, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Colonels
| 03/23/26 vs Metcalfe County | 9-8 |
| 03/21/26 @ Bullitt Central | 11-2 |
| 03/21/26 @ Eminence | 13-0 |
| 03/20/26 @ Fort Knox | 19-0 |
The victory keeps Caverna at an undefeated 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average this season. As for Metcalfe County, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Caverna didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-1 victory against Campbellsville on the 24th. As for Metcalfe County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 7-2 loss against Adair County on the 24th.
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