Baseball Recap: Hazard's Losing Streak Snapped at Three Games

Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 @ Buckhorn	18
05/15/25 @ Shelby Valley	15
03/31/25 @ Harlan County	15
04/06/25 @ Owsley County	12
03/29/25 vs Powell County	12

Hazard barely beat Shelby Valley the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs' pitcher stepped up to hand the Wildcats a 15-0 shutout on Thursday. The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.

Tucker Napier was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Hazard got a big performance out of Talon Goins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Max Pelfrey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Hazard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The win snapped Hazard's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 20-5 record. As for Shelby Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-20 record this season.

Hazard will challenge Buckhorn at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Shelby Valley, they will face off against Knott County Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.