Ohio County is 1-9 against Hancock County since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Ohio County sitting on six straight victories and Hancock County on four.
Ohio County had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Franklin-Simpson on Monday. The Eagles were the clear victors by an 8-2 margin over the Wildcats. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
Hancock County hadn't beaten Heritage Hills on the road since May 14, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Hornets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Patriots, sneaking past 6-4.
Gracie Gaynor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Aubree Mosby, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Ava Riggs was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Ohio County's win bumped their record up to 15-10. As for Hancock County, their victory bumped their record up to 19-9.
Ohio County might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Hancock County when the teams last played back in April. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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