The Montgomery County Indians will face off against the North Laurel Jaguars at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Montgomery County sitting on five straight victories and North Laurel on 12.
Montgomery County can't be too worried about heading out to take on North Laurel: they just beat Franklin County at home, who had been dominant on their own field up to that point. The Indians came out on top against the Flyers by a score of 9-4 on Friday. That's two games straight that the Indians have won by exactly five runs.
Kylie Maynard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Addison Rodgers was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sara Zink, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Montgomery County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, North Laurel never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over Rockcastle County. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won 12 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
The team relied heavily on Emma Carl, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and one stolen base while going 3-for-3. Bella Finley also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Montgomery County's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for North Laurel, their record is now 24-1-1.
Both Montgomery County and North Laurel just can't seem to miss. The Indians have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like North Laurel struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.2 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Montgomery County came out on top in a nail-biter against North Laurel when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Indians since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
