Estill County is on an eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Perry County Central is on an eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. Estill County will host Perry County Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Estill County had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Garrard County on Saturday. Estill County put the hurt on Garrard County with a sharp 14-4 victory.
Estill County got a massive performance out of Callee Snowden, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. That triple marked the first that Snowden hit this season. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Ferrell, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Estill County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Perry County Central made easy work of Leslie County on Monday and carried off a 15-1 win.
Taylan Hoskins and Ashlyn Dixon did most of the damage at the plate: Hoskins went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Dixon got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Dixon a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Dixon, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Estill County's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Perry County Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Estill County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like Perry County Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .408. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Estill County suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Perry County Central in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Estill County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
