Adair County hasn't had much luck against Cumberland County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Indians will head out on the road to take on the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Adair County barely beat Monroe County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Indians put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 12-6 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Indians as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Halynn Stargel made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Allee Campbell and Keylin Bergin did most of the damage at the plate: Campbell got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs, while Bergin went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most RBI Campbell has posted since back in April of 2024. Ashley Loy also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Adair County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monroe County only posted an OBP of .382.
Meanwhile, Cumberland County came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over Metcalfe County on Thursday.
Adair County's record is now 6-8. As for Cumberland County, their record now sits at 7-9-1.
Adair County might still be hurting after the 10-1 defeat they got from Cumberland County when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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