The Breathitt County Bobcats will face off against the Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Breathitt County has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Breathitt County is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to Magoffin County.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hazard, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Buckhorn on Wednesday as Hazard made off with an 11-1 victory. With that win, the Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Baylynn Roll spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Maggie Combs and Peyton Fields did most of the damage at the plate: Combs scored two runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-2, while Fields scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs Combs has posted since back in April of 2024. Ryleigh Griffith was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Hazard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Breathitt County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hazard, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Breathitt County came up short against Hazard when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 3-0. Will Breathitt County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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