Estill County had won three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 16-8 to make it four. They came out on top against the Lee County Bobcats by a score of 3-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in April.
Bella Rice
| 05/07/25 @ Lee County | 15 |
| 04/30/25 @ George Rogers Clark | 5 |
| 04/29/25 @ Powell County | 8 |
| 04/23/25 @ Western Hills | 10 |
| 04/18/25 vs Southwestern | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
The result came thanks to Bella Rice's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Amelia Spivey, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
As for Lee County, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, their shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
On Lee County's side, Preslee Cundiff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
Looking ahead, Estill County will welcome Frederick Douglass at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lee County, they will venture away from home to challenge Jackson County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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