Eminence hasn't had much luck against Owen County recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Rebels at 7:30 p.m. Eminence has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eminence came up short against Spencer County on Wednesday, falling 17-2.
Meanwhile, Owen County got the win against Shelby County on Friday by a conclusive 17-7. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won 14 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Abigayle Dempsey was incredible, going 4-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Shaylee Glacken was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Owen County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 12 consecutive matchups.
Owen County has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-13 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Eminence, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-24.
Eminence suffered a grim 21-0 defeat to Owen County when the teams last played back in March. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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