Middlesboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Clay County Tigers by a score of 11-10. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Middlesboro of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Clay County's part, they let Anna Samples and Kylie Frost loose on the outfield. Samples scored three runs while going 3-for-5, while Frost scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kylee Roberts, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Middlesboro's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-12. As for Clay County, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-19 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middlesboro will take on Harlan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Harlan is coming into the game with three straight wins at home, so Middlesboro will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Clay County, they will head out on the road to challenge Jackson County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Clay County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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