Floyd Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Magoffin County Hornets 19-8. The win was nothing new for Floyd Central as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Logan Meade and Grant Jenkins made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Meade pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Jenkins kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Meade scored five runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Jenkins scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Anderson, who scored four runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kolten Crum, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Floyd Central pushed their record up to 13-15 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Magoffin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Floyd Central's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Pike County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Magoffin County will take on Phelps at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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