Baseball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Bullitt East

Chargers

Previous 3 Games

05/05/25 vs West Jessamine	6-5
05/02/25 vs Nelson County	3-2
05/01/25 @ Central Hardin	6-3

Bullitt East extended their winning streak to three on Monday, bumping their season record up to 19-9-1 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the West Jessamine Colts. The Chargers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Colts, too.

Caden Phelps and Oliver Barnhouse did most of the damage at the plate: Phelps went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Barnhouse went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI Barnhouse has posted since back in April. Bradley Myers was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.

As for West Jessamine, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-22 record this season. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.

On West Jessamine's side, they got a good showing from Jordan Head, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Head has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Ben Hershey was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bullitt East will challenge DuPont Manual at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Jessamine, they will take on Trinity at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.