Barbourville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 15-5 loss at the hands of the Leslie County Eagles. Barbourville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Leslie County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
For Leslie County's part, Rylan Simpson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Simpson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Simpson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Brock, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Dalton Baker, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Barbourville's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Leslie County, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Pineville the next time they take the field. Barbourville will host Pineville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Leslie County will host them at 6:00 p.m. in their first game on Thursday.
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