Jo Byrns lost against Logan County back in April of 2019, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Jo Byrns Red Devils took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Logan County Cougars. Jo Byrns has not had much luck with Logan County recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Logan County's part, Shayla Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sydni Blick, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Maddie Burgess was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Jo Byrns' loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Logan County, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
Jo Byrns is on the road again on Friday to play Allen County-Scottsville at 5:30 p.m. Allen County-Scottsville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Jo Byrns surely won't give up without a fight. As for Logan County, they will head out on the road to face off against Owensboro at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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