Pikeville had taken Johnson Central down for four straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Tuesday. Pikeville fell just short of Johnson Central by a score of 6-5. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jackson Hall and Bradyn Hall stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jackson went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Bradyn went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Bradyn has posted since back in May of 2024. Grant Tomlinson also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Pikeville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Johnson Central, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Pikeville will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Martin County at 6:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Johnson Central, they will welcome Shelby Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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