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| 04/24/25 - Away | 5-4 W |
| 05/16/24 - Away | 4-5 L |
| 04/20/23 - Home | 11-3 W |
| 03/20/23 - Away | 4-11 L |
| 03/29/22 - Away | 5-4 W |
| + 5 more games |
Knox Central lost to Harlan County back in May of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Panthers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Black Bears, sneaking past 5-4. The game was the first time the Panthers have beaten the Black Bears on their field since March 29, 2022.
Blakely Castle spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Knox Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Melton, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Another was Jayme Swafford, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Knox Central now has a winning record of 7-6-1. As for Harlan County, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
Looking ahead, Knox Central will be playing at home against Harlan at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Harlan County, they are taking a road trip to square off against Whitley County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colonels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.44 runs per game on average), something the Black Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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