Breckinridge County is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Apollo is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Fighting Tigers will host the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Breckinridge County 3.3, Apollo 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Friday, Breckinridge County narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Meade County 3-1.
Connor Willis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Owensboro hit Apollo with a six-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Red Devils.
Ryleigh Logan made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Breckinridge County is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Apollo, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Breckinridge County's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Fighting Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Apollo, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Breckinridge County continue to outrun the ball?
Breckinridge County might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Apollo in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Fighting Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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