It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Edmonson County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Butler County Bears and snuck past 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Edmonson County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Julie Norris spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Autumn Simmons was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Addie Childress, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Edmonson County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season. As for Butler County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edmonson County will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Ohio County at 5:30 p.m. As for Butler County, they will challenge Franklin-Simpson at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Butler County is facing Franklin-Simpson at the right time seeing as Franklin-Simpson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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