Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Menifee County). Everything went their way against the Morgan County Cougars on Tuesday as they made off with a 21-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Wildcats with their most commanding win of the season.
Grace Rogers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Menifee County let Macy Wells and Kenzie Walker run wild. Wells got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double, while Walker went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Wells a new career-high. Gracie Spencer was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Menifee County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .730. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Morgan County only posted an OBP of .364.
Wildcats
| 04/22/25 @ Morgan County | 21-1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Powell County | 2-13 |
| 04/12/25 vs Burgin | 13-8 |
| 04/09/25 @ Fleming County | 1-16 |
| 04/09/25 @ Fleming County | 0-15 |
Menifee County's win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. As for Morgan County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Menifee County will square off against Betsy Layne at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Morgan County, they will challenge Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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