Hazard has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Perry County Central Commodores at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, Hazard got the win against Harlan by a conclusive 21-2.
Baylynn Roll looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kaydence Stollings, who went 3-for-4 with seven RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ragan Elkins, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Perry County Central won against Buckhorn on Monday with 15 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. Perry County Central's pitcher stepped up to hand Leslie County a 15-0 shutout. That's two games straight that Perry County Central has won by exactly 15 runs.
Kaitlyn Grigsby was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Grigsby has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Grigsby was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyra McAlarnis, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Ashlyn Dixon was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hazard's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-0. As for Perry County Central, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-9.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Hazard hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .402. However, it's not like Perry County Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazard suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Perry County Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Hazard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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