Knott County Central had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-11 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Wolfe County Wolves by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Patriots have suffered since May 24, 2025.
As for Wolfe County, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
For Wolfe County's part, Laney Mayabb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits. Mayabb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Wolfe County's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Raygen Holbrook, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Isabel Oliver also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Knott County Central will host Jenkins at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wolfe County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Letcher County Central at 6:00 p.m.
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