
Yellowjackets
04/17/25 @ Collins | 15 |
04/11/25 @ Spencer County | 15 |
04/09/25 vs Shelby County | 12 |
03/25/25 @ Boyle County | 11 |
04/02/25 vs Muhlenberg County | 10 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scott County, Woodford County was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They blew past the Henry Clay Blue Devils 7-1. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Sophia Gannon was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Gannon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Kylie Stamper looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Addie Bryant, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Maddie Buntain was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Woodford County has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-9-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Henry Clay, they dropped their record down to 5-11 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woodford County will square off against East Jessamine at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jaguars have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Henry Clay, they will take on Glasgow at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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