Grayson County had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 6-13 to make it four. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Edmonson County Wildcats. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
As for Edmonson County, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-12 record. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Edmonson County's part, Julie Norris spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up nine Ks. Norris has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Price, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Emma Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Grayson County will face off against Hopkins County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Edmonson County, they will challenge Warren East at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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