Martin County extended their losing streak to five on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They lost 16-0 to the Johnson Central Golden Eagles. If the Cardinals were looking for revenge after losing 16-4 to the Golden Eagles when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Johnson Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-10 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Johnson Central's part, Bella Bowen made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bowen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Mia Estep and Shelby Arnett did most of the damage at the plate: Estep went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, one triple, and one run, while Arnett got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those five RBI gave Estep a new career-high. Julie Dials was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Martin County is taking a road trip to challenge Fairview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Johnson Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pikeville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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