Floyd Central dropped their record down to 15-9 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Breathitt County Bobcats by a score of 6-5. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bobcats earlier this season, when they won 7-6.
Mia Queen-Gilliam made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Reagan Laferty, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Breathitt County, they moved to 6-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 10, 2024.
On Breathitt County's side, Raelan Back spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Breathitt County saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloey Hayes, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was Hayes' first of the season. Tenley Hayes was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Floyd Central will venture away from home to face off against Pikeville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Breathitt County, they will face off against Jackson County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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