Bullitt East is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Great Crossing is on a ten-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Bullitt East Chargers will take on Great Crossing at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bullitt East is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Bullitt East was able to grind out a solid victory over Meade County, taking the game 5-1. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Bullitt East has scored all year.
Mollie Johnston made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Johnston was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
Johnston wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carly Bryant, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Great Crossing suffered a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of Henderson County on Saturday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Great Crossing in their matchups with Henderson County: they've now lost three in a row.
Kendall Meade and Emma Sutton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Meade went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Sutton scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Bullitt East's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Great Crossing, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Bullitt East has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Great Crossing struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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