Barren County came tearing into Thursday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Warren East Raiders by a score of 5-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-4 back in April.
Shea Bogue spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaitie Elmore, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Another player making a difference was Josey Moore, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Barren County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive contests.
Trojans
| 05/01/25 @ Warren East | 5-2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Green County | 7-5 |
| 04/24/25 @ Glasgow | 15-0 |
| 04/18/25 @ Grayson County | 17-0 |
| 04/12/25 @ East Rutherford | 7-3 |
| + 4 more games |
Barren County's win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Warren East, with the loss, they broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 18-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Barren County will venture away from home to face off against Allen County-Scottsville at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Warren East, they will head out to challenge Muhlenberg County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight.
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