Russell is 0-10 against Boyd County since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Red Devils will host the Lions at 5:30 p.m. Russell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Russell fell victim to Greenup County and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Musketeers, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Red Devils have suffered against the Musketeers since April 1, 2022.
Meanwhile, while Boyd County put up plenty of runs on Saturday, the same can't be said for Conner. The Lions were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Cougars. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by six runs or more this season.
Kyli Kouns was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanna Henderson, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Boyd County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Conner only posted an OBP of .286.
Boyd County is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Russell, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Russell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Boyd County struggles in that department as they've averaged .386. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Russell might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Boyd County in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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