Softball Game Preview: Garrard County Golden Lions vs. Boyle County Rebels

Garrard County hasn't had much luck against Boyle County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Golden Lions are taking a road trip to take on the Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Garrard County will be strutting in after a win while Boyle County will be coming in after a loss.

Garrard County will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Paul Laurence Dunbar on Tuesday. The Golden Lions blew past the Bulldogs 16-6. The Golden Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by nine runs or more this season.

Emily Hounshell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Hounshell was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three doubles and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.

Jazlynn Shelton

Runs (Career)

04/15/25 @ Paul Laurence Dunbar	4
04/10/25 @ Frankfort	2
03/29/25 vs Western Hills	2
03/27/25 vs Somerset	2
03/22/25 vs Bourbon County	2

In other batting news, Jazlynn Shelton was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Destiny Logan, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Garrard County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Boyle County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Casey County.

Garrard County now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Boyle County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.

Garrard County suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Boyle County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Golden Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.