Hazard dropped their record down to 19-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins on the road. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knott County Central Patriots. The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 8-4.
Trace Kincaid was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Evan Akemon, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Knott County Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.
On Knott County Central's side, Mason Amburgey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. Amburgey has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Connor Napier was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Aiden Cornett was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Hazard will head out on the road to face off against Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.68 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Knott County Central, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Leslie County at 6:00 p.m.
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