Barbourville extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bell County Bobcats. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bobcats earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
As for Bell County, their record is now 5-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Barbourville since March 22, 2019.
For Bell County's part, Adyson Scott was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Scott has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Kenley Foster and Tristan Saylor did most of the damage at the plate: Foster got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Saylor got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jayda Boateng, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Barbourville will take on Cumberland Gap at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Bell County, they will challenge Hancock County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Bobcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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