The Floyd Central Jaguars will head out to face off against the Pike County Central Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd Central will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Floyd Central took on Shelby Valley on Monday. The Jaguars walked away with a 9-5 win over the Wildcats. The game was the first time the Jaguars have beaten the Wildcats on their field since May 14, 2021.
Grant Jenkins
| 05/12/25 @ Shelby Valley | 5 |
| 05/05/25 vs Paintsville | 1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Pike County Central | 0 |
| 04/21/25 @ Knott County Central | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Betsy Layne | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Grant Jenkins was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Mason Anderson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Meanwhile, Pike County Central beat East Ridge 6-3 on Monday.
Floyd Central's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-12. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Pike County Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-10 record this season.
Floyd Central skirted past Pike County Central 3-2 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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