It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Oldham County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They came out on top against the Central Hardin Bruins by a score of 13-9. The Colonels have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bruins, too.
Jozie Lashley was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Kailyn Claybern looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Bekah Townsend was incredible, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Wirth, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Oldham County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive matches.
Oldham County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Central Hardin, their loss dropped their record down to 19-13.
Oldham County and Central Hardin should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. The Colonels will square off against Nelson County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (9 vs. 42). Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Oldham County has won ten straight at home, while the Cardinals won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Meanwhile, Central Hardin (ranked 46th) will meet Green County (ranked 126th) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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