Boyd County made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Moniteau, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Boyd County was the clear victor by a 14-0 margin over Moniteau on Sunday. That looming 14-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Brooke Jacobs made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Elyn Simpkins
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elyn Simpkins, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kyli Kouns was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Boyd County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Boyd County and bumps their season record up to 5-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Moniteau, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Boyd County will welcome IC Catholic Prep at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. As for Moniteau, they will head out on the road to challenge Brookville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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