
Jaguars
03/21/25 vs Breathitt County | 7-6 |
03/20/25 @ Pike County Central | 9-7 |
03/18/25 @ Paintsville | 10-0 |
Floyd Central took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Breathitt County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Floyd Central had just enough and edged out Breathitt County 7-6. Winning may never get old, but the Jaguars sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Whitley Hall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Mia Queen-Gilliam was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Delilah Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Floyd Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Floyd Central's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 15.8 runs this season. As for Breathitt County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Floyd Central Jaguars duke it out with Pikeville Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Breathitt County, they will take on Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Breathitt County is facing Lee County at the right time seeing as Lee County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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