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| 05/13/25 - Away | 9-7 W |
| 05/08/23 - Home | 5-2 W |
| 03/22/22 - Away | 9-3 W |
| 03/22/22 - Away | 9-3 W |
| 03/26/19 - Home | 13-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Bourbon County had lost seven games straight , but after bumping their record up to 3-20 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bracken County Polar Bears 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Colonels have posted since March 18th.
As for Bracken County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it eight in a row.
For Bracken County's part, Noah Bachman was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the fewest hits Bachman has allowed since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Bachman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cole Sharp, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Caleb Emery was another, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bourbon County will face off against Pendleton County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bracken County, they will square off against Lewis County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.92 runs per game on average), something the Polar Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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