Owsley County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-12. They came up short against the Powell County Pirates, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Powell County, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-8. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Powell County's part, they let Ella Napier and Marti Kirk run wild. Napier went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Kirk went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Kirk has posted since back in April of 2025. Presley Eplin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first doubles of the season.
Looking ahead, Owsley County will square off against Buckhorn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Powell County, they will venture away from home to face off against Elliott County at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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