Prestonsburg couldn't quite beat Hazard on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Prestonsburg Blackcats fell just short of the Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs by a score of 4-2. Prestonsburg has not had much luck with Hazard recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Matt Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Prestonsburg saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Hall, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. JD McKinney was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Prestonsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Hazard, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-10 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Letcher County Central the next time they take the field. Hazard will head out to face Letcher County Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, while Prestonsburg will head out to face them at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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