The Bardstown Tigers will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Fort Knox Eagles, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Fort Knox took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Bardstown, who comes in off a win.
On Tuesday, Bardstown got the win against Caverna by a conclusive 16-6.
Olivia Unseld spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Bardstown let Emma Lovelace and Claire Buzick loose on the outfield. Lovelace scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Buzick scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Edelen, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Fort Knox was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-2 to Burgin, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Hannah Steele was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Sarah Jones, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Bardstown made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Fort Knox, their loss dropped their record down to 2-15.
Bardstown might still be hurting after the 19-0 defeat they got from Fort Knox in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Bardstown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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