The Oldham County Colonels will head out to square off against the Highlands Bluebirds at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Oldham County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Oldham County fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Lafayette on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 13-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Generals.
Oldham County got a good showing from Laken Nimmo, who pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Nimmo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Aubrey Batts and Sydney Wirth stepped up to the plate in a big way. Batts went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Wirth went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was Batts' first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Cartledge, who went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Highlands' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Assumption by a score of 1-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Bluebirds were not able to get on the board.
Oldham County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Highlands, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Oldham County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Highlands struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oldham County suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Highlands in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Can the Colonels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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