Buckhorn had lost five straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-13 to make it six. They came up short against the Hazard Bulldogs, falling 17-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Hazard, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
For Hazard's part, Maggie Combs was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Combs a new career-high. Halle Jones was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Buckhorn is taking a road trip to square off against Morgan County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hazard, they will welcome Clay County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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