Prestonsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 15-8 loss at the hands of the Floyd Central Jaguars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Prestonsburg of the 19-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Johnna Ward made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Hailey Cline, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
On Floyd Central's side, Whitley Hall made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Hall was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mia Queen-gillaim was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Delilah Rodriquez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Prestonsburg's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Floyd Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prestonsburg will take on Jenkins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Floyd Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Owsley County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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