Holmes had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-11 to make it 15. They lost 20-9 to the Bracken County Polar Bears. If the Bulldogs were looking for revenge after losing 14-4 to the Polar Bears when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Bracken County, they moved to 2-8 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Bracken County's part, Mitchell Steinhauer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Steinhauer was even better at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Bracken County got a massive performance out of Noah Bachman, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was Bachman's first of the season. Caleb Emery was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Holmes and Bracken County could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. The Bulldogs will take on Newport Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (229 vs. 93). Meanwhile, Bracken County (ranked 233rd) will meet Grant County (ranked 79th) at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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