Ballard dropped their record down to 17-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Bullitt East Chargers by a score of 11-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bruins have suffered since May 16, 2024.
Aubrie Newton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Lucy Strobel, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Bullitt East, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 19-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Bullitt East's side, they let Alivia Cooper and Mollie Johnston run wild. Cooper went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Johnston went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Carly Bryant, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ballard will take on Oldham County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Colonels have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Bullitt East, they will challenge Fern Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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