Shelby Valley had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but  on Saturday they dropped their record down to 4-11 to make it 11. They lost  12-6 to the Letcher County Central Cougars. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing  9-1 to the Cougars when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Letcher County Central, they have  been performing  well recently as they've  won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record  this season. Those  wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as  they  averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Letcher County Central's part,  Kelsey Bentley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound,   tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned  (and five unearned) runs off   five  hits. Bentley was also solid in the batter's box,  going 2-for-4 with one  run and one  double. That's the most  hits  she has posted since back in March.
 In other batting news,  the team  relied heavily on  Kaily Bentley, who  went 2-for-3 with two  runs, one  stolen base,  and one  RBI. Those  two  runs gave  her a new career-high.  Amirah Cook also deserves some recognition as  she  snagged her first  stolen base of the season.
 Looking ahead, Shelby Valley will be playing at home against Belfry  at 4:15  p.m.  on Saturday. As for Letcher County Central, they will welcome Clay County  at 2:15  p.m.  on Saturday.
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