The home team had won the previous two meetings between Bell County and Harlan County, and Bell County kept the tradition alive. The Bobcats skirted past the Black Bears 4-2. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Black Bears recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Blake Burnett
| 05/22/25 vs Harlan County | 2 |
| 05/15/25 vs South Laurel | 0 |
| 05/07/25 @ Barbourville | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Middlesboro | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Harlan | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Blake Burnett made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Burnett wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Brock, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Bell County's record is now 18-9. As for Harlan County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-19-1 record this season.
As of now, neither Bell County nor Harlan County have any future games scheduled.
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