Shelby County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-2 to the Spencer County Bears, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Shelby County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Spencer County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Shelby County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Sasser, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Spencer County's side, Riley Booth spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits. Those six innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Hunt, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Lilly Long was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Shelby County's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Spencer County, their win bumped their record up to 7-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shelby County will take on Danville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spencer County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against North Bullitt at 6:00 p.m.
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