Prestonsburg's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cooper Jaguars, sneaking past 8-7.
Aaron Jarrell was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Blackcats
| 05/09/25 vs Cooper | 8-7 |
| 05/06/25 vs Knott County Central | 4-3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Betsy Layne | 15-5 |
Prestonsburg's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-18. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Cooper, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15-1 record this season.
Prestonsburg will square off against Breathitt County at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Bobcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Blackcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cooper, they will head out to face off against Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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