Owen County is 7-1 against Gallatin County since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. Owen County will challenge Gallatin County at 5:30 p.m. Owen County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Gallatin County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Owen County didn't have quite enough to beat Bishop Brossart and fell 4-3. The matchup marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Hallie Tirey
| 03/28/25 vs Bishop Brossart | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Eminence | 1 |
| 03/25/25 @ Eminence | 0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Frankfort | 1 |
Hallie Tirey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Owen County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abigayle Dempsey, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Gallatin County challenged Carroll County on Thursday. Gallatin County fell just short of Carroll County by a score of 7-6. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Isabella Olivigni put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. Olivigni was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaidean Branem was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kayleigh Lindsey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Owen County fell to 4-1. As for Gallatin County, their record is now 1-3.
Owen County was able to grind out a solid victory over Gallatin County when the teams last played back in May of 2024, winning 7-4. Does Owen County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gallatin County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
