Marion County had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-11 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Garrard County Golden Lions by a score of 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Knights have suffered since May 26, 2025.
Addison Garrett and Josie Gordon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Garrett went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, while Gordon went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Gordon has hit this season. Marley Stout was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Garrard County, their record now sits at 5-11. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
On Garrard County's side, the team relied heavily on Aubree VanWinkle, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave VanWinkle a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braelynn Glenn, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Marion County will head out to take on Green County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Garrard County, they will challenge Wolfe County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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