Owsley County is 0-10 against Estill County since April of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. Owsley County will square off against Estill County at 6:00 p.m. The match will give Owsley County their first taste of in-conference action this season.
Owsley County fell victim to Jenkins and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Cavaliers, falling 16-0. The Owls / Lady Owls' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Estill County, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over West Jessamine on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Engineers have posted since April 27, 2024.
Bella Rice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Marlo Puckett was a standout: she scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Spencer Young, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Estill County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .485. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Jessamine only posted a batting average of .324.
Owsley County's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Estill County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Owsley County might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Estill County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can Owsley County avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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