Knott County Central dropped their record down to 15-9 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Prestonsburg Blackcats by a score of 4-3. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blackcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
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Brayden Hall put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Hall wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Michael Parks, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Prestonsburg, their record is now 8-17. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Prestonsburg's side, Kaden Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Hall, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Allen, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Knott County Central will take on Letcher County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Prestonsburg, they will challenge Johnson Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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