Hardin County hasn't had much luck against Crab Orchard recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Cougars will welcome the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hardin County barely beat Pope County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cougars' pitchers stepped up to hand the Pirates a 13-0 shutout on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday Crab Orchard sidestepped Mt. Vernon for a 1-0 win. The Trojans haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Jada Burnett-Hatton made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Crab Orchard pushed their record up to 16-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Hardin County, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Hardin County might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Crab Orchard in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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