Prestonsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jenkins Cavaliers. The Blackcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cavaliers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Hailey Cline led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Newsome, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Prestonsburg's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Jenkins, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-2.
Looking ahead, Prestonsburg will challenge Magoffin County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jenkins, they have already played their next contest, an 8-1 defeat against Letcher County Central on the 21st.
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