Oldham County fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Floyd Central on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Highlanders by a score of 3-2. The Colonels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Highlanders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jozie Lashley put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Oldham County got a good showing from Kailyn Claybern, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Claybern has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Colonels
| 05/07/25 @ Floyd Central | 2-3 |
| 05/06/25 vs Nelson County | 4-3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Central Hardin | 13-9 |
| 05/01/25 @ Mercer County | 11-4 |
| 04/30/25 @ Assumption | 6-10 |
With the loss, Oldham County broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 21-4. As for Floyd Central, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 19-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oldham County will square off against Ballard at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Colonels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Floyd Central, they will take on Madison at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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