Eagles
| 05/08/26 @ Butler County | 5-3 |
| 05/07/26 @ Breckinridge County | 11-3 |
| 05/05/26 vs McLean County | 16-1 |
| 05/04/26 @ Muhlenberg County | 9-2 |
| 05/01/26 @ Bowling Green | 6-2 |
Ohio County extended their winning streak to five on Friday, bumping them up to 14-10. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Butler County Bears 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted against the Bears since May 8, 2017.
As for Butler County, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-13. Bears fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Ohio County since Friday.
For Butler County's part, Miley Franzell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Franzell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Karrington Hunt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Ohio County will take on Franklin-Simpson on Monday. As for Butler County, they will square off against Breckinridge County at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Fighting Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.65 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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