Prestonsburg, Ky. — In the quarterfinals of the 15th Region Softball Tournament Lawrence Co. scored 19 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 19-2 victory over Paintsville on a foggy Memorial night at Stonecrest.
58th District Player of the Year and All-District team from Lawrence County
Brinley Baisden, POY Taylor Blevins, Ella Smith, Lexi Crum, Addalyn Woods, Millie Sammons, Aleaha Gillispie, Jada Patton, Emalynn Kitts, Braylee Triplett
In a game that was originally scheduled for 2:00 on Monday was pushed back because of rain until almost 8:00.
After the delayed start the Bulldogs wasted no time erasing a 1-0 deficit with a 19 run bottom of the first inning led by Jada Patton with two hits including her 10th homer of the year, four runs batted in and scored three times.
Brinley Baisden doubled twice, had five runs batted in and scored two runs. Aleaha Gillispie had two hits and scored twice, Addalyn Woods tripled and scored three runs, Emalynn Kitts doubled drove in one run and scored two runs, Ella Smith had one hit and scored two runs, Taylor Blevins had one hit and one RBI, Lexi Crum had one hit and scored two runs, Skyler Horn singled, drove in two and scored a run, Anna Compton and Baleigh Blackburn scored a run each.
Taylor Blevins improved to 18-6 in the circle tossing two innings, allowed two earned runs, two hits, walked four and struck out five Tigers. Brinley Baisden pitched one inning, walking one and striking out one.
The two time defending Region champs will advance to the semifinals and play Belfry after the Pirates escaped with a 4-3 victory in nine innings over Pikeville in the first game Monday.
Belfry/Lawrence Co. is slated for Wednesday at 5:30.
The last two quarterfinal games between Johnson Central/Pike Co. Central and Shelby Valley/Floyd Central are scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Bulldog Head Coach Sam Sparks
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… I was really pleased how our girls handled that first inning. They were locked in when they got in the batters box. They were really focused in on a pitcher that throws it pretty good. Really good work from our hitters from Addalyn Woods triple to start the inning and then right on down the line.”
“… We have been off almost a week and and had to wait all day to play and I’m sure those girls were happy to see somebody other then Harry Blevins or the pitching machine to hit off of. And they were locked in.”
“… We will get Belfry in the semifinals whenever that may be and we will be ready. Fahm is a Division 1 signee with East Tennessee St. so we will have to step up to the challenge and our girls usually do.”
