Softball Recap: Four Straight Home Wins for Metcalfe County

Metcalfe County had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Bardstown on Friday. Metcalfe County put the hurt on Bardstown with a sharp 9-2 win. While the Hornets didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Harper Hurt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (one).

At the plate, Riley Froedge was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Allie Herrington, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Metcalfe County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

Metcalfe County pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average this season. As for Bardstown, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Metcalfe County will welcome Cumberland County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Cumberland County has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.71 runs per game on average), something Metcalfe County will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bardstown, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Whitefield Academy at 6:00 p.m. on April 7.