Lee County had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-10 to make it five. They fell 6-1 to the Powell County Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bobcats of the 20-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Powell County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-14 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
For Powell County's part, Kane Knox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Knox has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Trent was excellent, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Powell County: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-13 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Levi Wells, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Lee County will head out to challenge Leslie County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bobcats are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Powell County, they will host Breathitt County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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