Mayfield had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 7-14 to make it eight. They lost 13-3 to the Calloway County Lakers. If the Cardinals were looking for revenge after losing 5-1 to the Lakers when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Calloway County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-22 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Calloway County's part, Hailee Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Jones has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Overbey, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Laynee Houk, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mayfield will square off against Hickman County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Calloway County, they will challenge Murray at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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