Harlan hadn't done well against Middlesboro recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Harlan walked away with a 9-6 win over Middlesboro. This was payback for the Green Dragons, who suffered a 13-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jordyn Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Jackson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ella Farley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Harlan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Green Dragons
| 03/27/25 vs Middlesboro | 9-6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Bell County | 10-0 |
| 03/22/25 vs Powell County | 13-4 |
Harlan's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to strikeouts: they averaged an imposing 8.67 strikeouts in those games compared to only four in the others. As for Middlesboro, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harlan will head out to face off against Barbourville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Middlesboro, they will venture away from home to take on Clay County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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