George Rogers Clark dropped their record down to 20-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Estill County Engineers by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Cardinals have suffered since May 1, 2024.
As for Estill County, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
For Estill County's part, Bella Rice spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Rice has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Marlo Puckett, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Madi Rose was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, George Rogers Clark will head out on the road to take on Bath County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Estill County, they will take on Madison Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Engineers surely won't give up without a fight.
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