It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Prestonsburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Breathitt County Bobcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for Prestonsburg.
Brayden Tussey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Tussey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Tussey wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Hall, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Brett Davis was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Prestonsburg's win ended a nine-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-17. As for Breathitt County, they dropped their record down to 16-14 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prestonsburg will take on Boyd County at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Boyd County will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Prestonsburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Breathitt County, they will head out on the road to challenge Knott County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Breathitt County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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