EASTERN, Ky. — Lawrence Co. Softball team improved to 7-0 after a 20-2 victory over Floyd Central on Monday evening.
Dani Crum connects with a pitch for a stand up double on Saturday.
Bree Jones had two hits including a double, drove in four runs and scored three times, Jada Patton had two hits including a double, had four RBIs and scored twice, Abby Nelson had two hits, drove in three runs and scored twice, Millie Sammons doubled and scored a run, Aleah Gillispie singled, drove in two runs and scored once, Abby Maynard singled and scored twice, Dani Crum singled and scored two runs, Braylee Triplett singled, Jaylee Maxie scored two runs, Addalyn Woods and Ella Smith scored a run each.
Head Coach Justin Adkins sends Bree Jones home against South Point.
Taylor Blevins got the win in the circle going three innings, striking out four, allowed two runs, three hits and walked one. Blevins also helped her own cause at the plate with a single and three runs batted in.
On Saturday the Dawgs traveled to Ohio and went 2-0 as the Buckeye state opened their season.
Lawrence Co. 10 South Point ( OH ) 0
In the second game Saturday afternoon LC scored three runs in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie and went on to mercy the host Pointers in six innings.
Brooklyn Ellis fires a pitch plateward against South Point.
Brooklyn Ellis went six innings, struck out nine, walked two and gave up five hits to pick up the win in the circle. Ellis also singled offensively.
Jada Patton had three hits including two doubles, drove in two and scored once, Dani Crum had three hits including two doubles, drove in one and scored three times, Hallie Adkins had two hits including a double, drove in two and scored twice, Gracie Preece had two hits and two runs batted in, Abby Nelson and Bree Jones singled, scored a run and drove in a run each, Abby Maynard and Lexie Crum scored a run each.
Lawrence Co. 10 Southern ( OH ) 0
In the first game Taylor Blevins pitched five innings, struck out seven and allowed five hits to get the win.
Jada Patton had two hits, one run batted in and scored three times, Bree Jones and Brooklyn Ellis had two hits and one run scored each, Gracie Preece singled, drove in two and scored a run, Hallie Adkins had two RBIs and scored a run, Addalyn Woods doubled and drove in one, Dani Crum singled and scored a run, Abby Maynard singled and drove in one and Lexi Crum scored a run.
Jada Patton had five hits in two games on Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs will return to action Wednesday evening at Coal Grove ( OH ) and then travel to Prestonsburg on Thursday evening for a District game.
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Justin Adkins
“…We had to adjust to the pitching today from both teams and I thought we did a pretty good job of that in the later innings especially. We definitely hit the speed better then the soft stuff. Just have to remind them to stay back. But we scored double digit runs again and our pitching has been spot on all season. We haven’t gave up many earned runs all year. Our pitching and defense has been really good so far. We had good senior leadership at the top and those eighth graders at the bottom have been pulling their weight as well.”
“… I thought Taylor Blevins really hit her spots in the first game. It was really windy which messed with her velocity a little but she battled and pitched really well. She is an absolute joy to coach. We go as T goes and that’s the way it’s been. We have to keep her healthy throughout.”
“… In the second game we made three outs on the bases in one inning and I wasn’t happy about that, but I got to remember I got 13 year olds out here even though they have played high level ball I have to remind myself they are still eighth graders. And they are going to make mistakes. Even though I yell at them I still love them and care about them.”
“… Brooklyn Ellis did a good job in the second game. Her and Blevins are 1A and 1B out there. They both can throw pitches in any count I’m not afraid of that at all. Very confident in both girls. Last couple innings they had a few runners on but didn’t get nothing across. That is a testament to her and our defense. Jada Patton made a super play on the line drive to her by throwing out the girl at first base to stop that rally. Really proud of the girls so far.”
