Jaguars
| 05/12/25 @ Shelby Valley | 9-5 |
| 05/10/25 vs Estill County | 11-10 |
| 05/10/25 @ Jackson County | 1-0 |
| 05/07/25 vs Perry County Central | 13-4 |
| 05/06/25 @ Hazard | 6-4 |
Floyd Central had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Shelby Valley Wildcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-2 back in March.
Grant Jenkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Anderson, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
Floyd Central's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-12. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Shelby Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-18 record this season.
Floyd Central will head out on the road to face off against Pike County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shelby Valley, they will welcome Lawrence County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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