The Letcher County Central Cougars will square off against the Buckeye Bucks at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. The last four games Letcher County Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Letcher County Central took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Independence, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Patriots 8-7 on Tuesday.
Scarlett Stamper was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Katie Combs was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Kaily Bentley also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Meanwhile, Buckeye narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Blazer 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bucks.
Buckeye also got a great performance from Olivia Piovarchy as she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cassy Minarchick, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Morano, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The victory got Letcher County Central back to even at 4-4. As for Buckeye, their record is now 2-0.
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