
Bobcats
04/28/25 vs Middlesboro | 15 |
03/28/25 @ Williamsburg | 14 |
04/29/25 @ Middlesboro | 12 |
04/17/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 11 |
04/17/25 vs Cumberland Gap | 11 |
Bell County won against Barbourville on Monday with 12 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Bobcats beat the Tigers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Cooper Brock made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Logan Greene looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
Back at the plate, Jackson Walters and Blake Burnett did most of the damage at the plate: Walters went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Burnett went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was Walters' first of the season. Hunter Fuson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The win was the fifth in a row for Bell County, bringing their record up to 17-8. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.4 runs over those games. As for Barbourville, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 14-12.
Looking ahead, Bell County will be playing in front of their home fans against South Laurel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barbourville, they will venture away from home to square off against McCreary Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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