Softball Recap: Boyd County Has No Trouble Against Blazer

Lions

Margin (Wins)

04/15/25 vs Blazer	15
03/30/25 vs Moniteau	14
03/20/25 vs Russell	11
03/08/25 vs Fleming County	11
03/31/25 vs Tri-County North	10

Boyd County lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Blazer, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's game. The Lions blew past the Tomcats 16-1 on Tuesday. Considering the Lions have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Elyn Simpkins made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 contests.

In other batting news, Boyd County got a massive performance out of Lacyn Black, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave Black a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Henderson, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.

Boyd County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.

Boyd County's record now sits at 12-8. As for Blazer, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boyd County will challenge Lincoln County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Blazer, they will take on Male at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.