Middlesboro is 0-10 against Clay County since April of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Middlesboro has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Middlesboro is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against North Laurel, falling 17-0.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Clay County duked it out with Knox Central on Thursday. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Panthers 5-4. The win continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won five in a row.
Abby Bowling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Anna Samples, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one double.
Clay County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Knox Central struck out nine times.
Middlesboro's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Clay County, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
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