Robertson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They lost 18-3 to the Ludlow Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Robertson County of the 24-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ludlow's part, Shelby Ralston made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Ralston was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Madison Gillespie and Evie Orsua did most of the damage at the plate: Gillespie scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Orsua scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Miley Lay, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI and a run.
Robertson County's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Ludlow, their win ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-20.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Robertson County will challenge Bracken County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bracken County is coming into the game with nine straight victories at home, so Robertson County will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Ludlow, they will head out on the road to take on Calvary Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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