If John Hardin was riding high off their 11-1 takedown of Caverna two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The John Hardin Bulldogs lost 16-6 to the Bardstown Tigers on Monday. John Hardin was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Bardstown apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Samara Neal and Patricia Gregory stepped up to the plate in a big way. Neal went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Gregory went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jazmine Caswell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, John Hardin was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bardstown didn't hit any.
On Bardstown's side, Emma Lovelace was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Kisegy, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
John Hardin's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Bardstown, their win bumped their record up to 4-11.
John Hardin will look to defend their home field on Thursday against North Hardin at 6:00 p.m. As for Bardstown, they will head out on the road to square off against Bullitt Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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