The Middlesboro Yellowjackets will take on the Harlan Green Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Middlesboro has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Middlesboro's offense. They came up short against Leslie County on Wednesday, falling 15-0.
Harlan County hit Harlan with a four-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Green Dragons fell just short of the Black Bears by a score of 6-5.
Jordyn Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Ella Farley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Gracie Hensley, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Middlesboro has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for Harlan, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-5.
Middlesboro couldn't quite get it done against Harlan when the teams last played back in March as they fell 9-6. Will the Yellowjackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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