It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Cave Spring ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Pulaski County Cougars. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Caitlyn Karnes
| 04/04/25 vs Pulaski County | 11 |
| 04/02/25 vs Franklin County | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Northside | 6 |
| 03/18/25 vs Northside | 9 |
| 05/23/24 vs Abingdon | 1 |
| + 10 more games |
Caitlyn Karnes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Abigail Bradberry was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Cave Spring hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pulaski County struck out 11 times.
Cave Spring's record now sits at 3-1. As for Pulaski County, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coming up, Cave Spring will square off against Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pulaski County, they will face off against William Byrd at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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