Prestonsburg, Ky. — In the semifinals of the 15th Region Softball Tournament Lawrence Co. ( 23-7 ) run ruled Belfry ( 16-10 ) in five innings 11-1 on Wednesday at Stonecrest Sports Park.
Taylor Blevins allowed a leadoff triple against Belfry and never allowed another Pirate hit.
Taylor Blevins tossed a five inning one hitter to get the win in the circle. She allowed one run, struck out three and walked two Pirates.
Gracie Preece stands on second after another double versus Belfry.
Gracie Preece smacked two doubles, had two RBI’s and scored twice, Addalyn Woods had two hits including a double, drove in two runs and scored once, Ella Smith had two hits and scored two runs, Emalynn Kitts doubled, had three runs batted in and scored two runs, Brinley Baisden singled and drove in a run, Jada Patton singled had one RBI and scored two runs, Bree Jones singled and scored twice, Aleaha Gillispie had one RBI.
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Ella Smith scores the game ending run.
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Lawrence Co. has beaten Belfry 20 times in a row.
The Dawgs will look to repeat as 15th Region Champions on Thursday at 6:00 versus Pike Co. Central ( 22-15 ) after the Hawks beat Shelby Valley 10-0 in the second semifinal on Wednesday.
Emalynn Kitts tracks down a fly in right center field against Belfry.
Bulldog Head Coach Sam Sparks
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We have had really good hitting sessions and our approaches the last few weeks. And I thought we came out tonight ready to play. Molly ( Fahm ) is one of the best pitchers in the region but I thought are kids were really locked in especially the top of our lineup. We barreled some balls up early and then we got kids just putting the ball in play and driving runs in or getting them to third for the next batter to drive in. Happy for our girls.”
“… Sometimes I think we take too many pitches but our hitters are pretty disciplined and know the strike zone. I think getting the count in our favor early really helped us.”
“…We really take Taylor ( Blevins ) for granted. She gives us a chance to win every time out. On Monday her control wasn’t great but it was better tonight, she has a great demeanor in the circle and our kids really believe in her and play great defense behind her. We are lucky to have her.”
“… You don’t get to the finals of the region all the time so when you do you have to seal the deal. I was afraid of a little letdown after Belfry beat JC but we came out ready to play.”
