For the second straight game, Betsy Layne will face off against Prestonsburg. The Bobcats will be playing at home against the Blackcats at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Betsy Layne is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for Betsy Layne after they put the first run on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 15-5 to Prestonsburg.
For Prestonsburg's part, Brady Allen was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Allen is becoming a predictor of Prestonsburg's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 2-1 (and 5-15 when he doesn't). Allen was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Luke Hall was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three doubles, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Aaron Jarrell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Prestonsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
With the victory, Prestonsburg broke their ten-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-16. As for Betsy Layne, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
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