Softball Recap: East Jessamine Jaguars vs. Bourbon County Colonels
In what's become a running theme this season, East Jessamine gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They put the hurt on the Bourbon County Colonels with a sharp 18-2 victory. While fans of East Jessamine might be used to big wins, the 16-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Kylee Huff made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Huff has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Huff was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Smith, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Jessica Searcy was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
East Jessamine's win bumped their record up to 17-12. As for Bourbon County, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Jessamine will take on Madison Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Madison Central is coming into the contest with six straight victories on the road, so East Jessamine will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Bourbon County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lexington Christian at 6:00 p.m.
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