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| 03/24/25 - Away | 3-11 L |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 10-4 W |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 13-9 W |
| 03/18/24 - Away | 15-0 W |
| 05/19/21 - Home | 20-5 W |
| + 5 more games |
Martin County is 9-1 against Tolsia since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Cardinals will welcome the Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Martin County has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Martin County's last matchup with Paintsville could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Cardinals came up short against the Tigers, falling 12-0. The Cardinals' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Tolsia never got on the board in their matchup on Saturday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Grace Christian on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Grace Christian with a sharp 14-3 win. That looming 14-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Kalynn Salmons was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those 15 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Carly Johnson and Bailee Belt did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson went 3-for-6 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Belt went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Johnson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kendra Maynard, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
The victory got Tolsia back to even at 6-6. As for Martin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Martin County suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Tolsia in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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