Butler County fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Edmonson County on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Edmonson County Wildcats by a score of 5-4. Butler County just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Edmonson County's part, Julie Norris spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. Those nine innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Autumn Simmons, who scored a run while going 3-for-5. Addie Childress was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Butler County's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Edmonson County, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Butler County will take on Franklin-Simpson at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Franklin-Simpson is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Butler County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Edmonson County, they will head out on the road to face off against Ohio County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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