Hazard won the last time they faced Harlan, and things went their way on Friday too. The Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past the Harlan Green Dragons 9-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for Hazard.
Baylynn Roll spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Hazard got a massive performance out of Kaydence Stollings, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Heidi Jones, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Harlan's side, Jordyn Smith put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ella Lisenbee made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Addison Jackson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Harlan was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with six doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hazard only hit three.
Hazard's win bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Harlan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hazard will stay at home for another game and welcome Floyd Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Harlan will take on Harlan County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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