Boyd County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bryan Station Defenders. That's two games in a row now that the Lions have lost by just one run.
Elyn Simpkins
| 04/12/25 vs Bryan Station | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs Rowan County | 7 |
| 04/02/25 vs Padua Franciscan | 17 |
Elyn Simpkins was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Simpkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jadyn Goad, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Boyd County's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Bryan Station, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Looking ahead, Boyd County will welcome Mercy at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bryan Station, they will take on Bath County at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Defenders 1.4, the Wildcats 4.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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