Bourbon County had lost 14 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 1-18 to make it 15. They lost 12-2 to the Lexington Christian Eagles. The Colonels were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Lexington Christian, they now have a winning record of 9-8. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six games by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Lexington Christian's part, Ella Deaton and Mack Waits were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Deaton struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Waits pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Deaton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Deaton got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, while Waits went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs Waits has posted over her last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, Emma Mcintosh and Emery Trogdon did most of the damage at the plate: Mcintosh went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI, while Trogdon went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits Mcintosh has posted since back in May of 2025. Claire Van Epps also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bourbon County will head out to challenge Mason County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lexington Christian, they will venture away from home to square off against Nicholas County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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