Letcher County Central has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against the Knott County Central Patriots, falling 11-4. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Patriots earlier this season, when they won 4-2.
Dawson Kincer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Letcher County Central's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 14-9. As for Knott County Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Letcher County Central will challenge Shelby Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Knott County Central, they will head out to challenge Harlan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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