Owsley County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They lost 13-0 to the Lee County Bobcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-2 back in April.
As for Lee County, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
For Lee County's part, Preslee Cundiff was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over six innings pitched. Those 18 strikeouts gave Cundiff a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, two triples, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Emileigh Warner was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Hollie Chrisman, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Owsley County will host Morgan County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Owls / Lady Owls are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Lee County, they will challenge Estill County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Engineers have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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