After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Knott County Central, Jenkins was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Prestonsburg Blackcats out 8-7. This was payback for Jenkins, who suffered a 14-12 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Prestonsburg's part, Hailey Cline was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Rachael Roberts was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Jenkins' win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Prestonsburg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-9.
Jenkins has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Phelps at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Phelps is coming into the game with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Jenkins will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Prestonsburg, they will face off against Magoffin County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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