After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Laurel, Knox Central was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They never let the Barbourville Tigers get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
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Not much got past Grant Miller, who gave up just two hits and racked up ten Ks to keep Barbourville off the board. Miller has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brady Engle was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was John Hobbs, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Knox Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Knox Central's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11. As for Barbourville, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 6-1 and their overall record down to 14-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Knox Central will welcome Bell County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Barbourville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Williamsburg.
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