Meade County couldn't beat Taylor County on Tuesday even though they stacked six runs on them in the second inning. The Green Waves fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 9-8. The Green Waves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Kaelyn Ledford was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kennedy Ledford made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Kendall Buchanan was another key player, earning two RBI and one run.
Meade County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-11 record this season. As for Taylor County, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meade County will face off against Elizabethtown at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Taylor County, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Adair County at 5:00 p.m.
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