It was a good run, but Jackson County unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 14-0 to the Breathitt County Bobcats. Considering the last time Jackson County couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Breathitt County's part, Catlin Pennington made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Pennington has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Pennington was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mahala Bowling was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5. Cheylee Turner was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Jackson County's defeat dropped their record down to 21-9. As for Breathitt County, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-9 record this season.
Jackson County will head out on the road to challenge Williamsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Jackson County is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. As for Breathitt County, they will take on Morgan County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Breathitt County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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