
Colonels
04/14/25 vs Holy Cross | 15 |
04/01/25 vs Owensboro Catholic | 15 |
03/18/25 @ Boone County | 14 |
03/18/25 @ Boone County | 14 |
04/02/25 vs Talawanda | 13 |
Oldham County barely beat Mercer County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Colonels were the clear victors by an 11-4 margin over the Titans on Thursday. The result was nothing new for the Colonels, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jozie Lashley made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Kailyn Claybern looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Batts, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Leah Oberholtzer, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
Oldham County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive contests.
Oldham County has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Mercer County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Oldham County and Mercer County should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. The Colonels (ranked ninth) will meet Central Hardin (ranked 46th) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Mercer County will take on Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (32 vs. 169).
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