After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Garrard County brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let the Berea Pirates get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory on Monday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Golden Lions' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Emily Hounshell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Hounshell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Riley Murphy was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024. Jazlynn Shelton was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Garrard County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berea only posted an OBP of .286.
Golden Lions
| 04/28/25 vs Berea | 11-0 |
| 04/21/25 vs Lincoln County | 2-1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Marion County | 3-2 |
Garrard County pushed their record up to 11-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Berea, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garrard County will take on Rockcastle County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Golden Lions are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Berea, they will challenge Lexington Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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