Jefferson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against the Hamilton County Trojans, falling 14-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Liria Vargas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She also put up a home run, which was her first of the season.
Jefferson County's record now sits at 1-4. As for Hamilton County, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson County will challenge Countryside Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Hamilton County, they will take on Lafayette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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