Harlan dropped their record down to 10-5 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Harlan County Black Bears by a score of 6-5. The Green Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Black Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jordyn Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Ella Farley was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Gracie Hensley, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Harlan County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 14th.
On Harlan County's side, Alexis Adams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off only one hit. Adams has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
Adams wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aly Sherman, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Sherman's first of the season. Maddy Blair was another, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harlan will face off against Middlesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harlan County, they will take on Knox Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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