Apollo is 9-1 against Owensboro since May of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Eagles will host the Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Apollo took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over Owensboro Catholic.
Mollie Julian
| 03/26/26 vs Owensboro Catholic | 7 |
| 03/23/26 vs Central Hardin | 7 |
| 03/21/26 @ Meade County | 9 |
| 03/19/26 @ Henderson County | 12 |
Mollie Julian spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hannah Holder was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Arianna Ramirez, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous five matchup, Owensboro brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Breckinridge County on Thursday. The Red Devils haven't had any issues with the Fighting Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Owensboro's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Apollo, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Apollo skirted past Owensboro 4-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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