The Prestonsburg Blackcats will face off against the Johnson Central Golden Eagles at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Prestonsburg has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Prestonsburg managed to slip by Paintsville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Blackcats lost 15-5 to the Tigers on Thursday. The Blackcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Barrett Hunter made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Luke Hall, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Johnson Central came tearing into Thursday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Eagles have posted since March 25th.
Johnson Central's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Prestonsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 10-23.
Prestonsburg might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Johnson Central when the teams last played last Thursday. Will the Blackcats 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 baseball content.
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