Butler County came out on top against Grayson County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Bears took their contest against the Cougars 10-5. The victory was familiar territory for the Bears, who have now won four matchups in a row.
Callyn Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Carly Cardwell
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On the hitting side, Butler County got a big performance out of Carly Cardwell, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. Those three hits gave Cardwell a new career-high. Karrington Hunt was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Butler County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grayson County struck out six times.
The win got Butler County back to even at 12-12. As for Grayson County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Butler County will welcome Bowling Green at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Grayson County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Larue County at 5:30 p.m.
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