Henry Clay's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Corbin Redhounds by a score of 7-2. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ella Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elise Pearson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Blue Devils
| 04/07/25 @ Corbin | 7-2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Franklin County | 1-11 |
| 04/01/25 vs East Jessamine | 1-9 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tates Creek | 13-8 |
| 03/26/25 @ West Jessamine | 5-15 |
Henry Clay's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. As for Corbin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Henry Clay will take on Bourbon County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils are facing the Colonels at the right time seeing as the Colonels are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Corbin, they will square off against Williamsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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