March 26, 2018
Bulldogs off to 3-0 start in early season games
Allen, Ky. — Lawrence Co. (3-0) started 58th District play on Friday evening at Stumbo Park by outscoring Betsy Layne 29-0 in 10 innings to get the Doubleheader sweep.
The Bulldogs sent eight pitchers to the hill and one only gave up 2 hits while striking out 17 Bobcat hitters in both games.
Lawrence Co. 17 Betsy Layne 0 (Game one)
The Bulldogs scored 9 runs in the bottom of the first and 5 more in the second and finished with 12 hits in the first game.
Tyler Maynard went three innings to get the victory striking out 5 and allowing 1 hit he also helped his own cause with 2 hits, 2 RBIs and scored three times. Brad Parks, Hunter Crum and Jarrett Fairchild combined to finish out the other two innings.
Austin Roe went 2-2 with 2 RBIs, Brad Parks had a double, RBI and scored twice. Peyton Cyrus 1 hit and scored 3 runs, Bryce Blevins 1 hit, 1 run and 2 RBIs, Jarrett Fairchild 1 hit, 2 runs and 1 RBI, Hunter Crum 1 hit, 1 run and 1 RBI, Jackson Feltner 1 hit and 1 run, Blue Fletcher 1 hit and 1 run, Samual Collinsworth 1 hit and Kade Sword scored a run.
Lawrence Co. 12 Betsy Layne 0 (Game two)
The Dawgs scored 7 runs in the second inning and cruised to the sweep.
Jackson Feltner went 3 innings striking out 6 and allowing only 1 hit to get the win. Jacob Fletcher, Tyler Blackburn and Peyton Cyrus closed out the last 2 innings on the mound.
The Bulldogs only had three hits but Betsy Layne committed 7 errors. Peyton Cyrus had 2 of those three including a double and scored twice.
Lucas Maynard doubled and scored twice, Austin Roe had 2 RBIs, Tyler Maynard 2 RBIs and scored once, Jarrett Fairchild 1 RBI and 1 run, Hunter Crum 1 RBI, Brad Parks scored 3 times and Jackson Feltner scored once.
Lawrence Co. will return to action on Tuesday in their first home game of the year vs Prestonsburg in a 58th District game.
Lawrence Co. Junior Catcher Austin Roe
CATCHER’S COMMENTS
“… It’s always great to start off district play strong and build confidence as we start off this season. We had a lot of guys pitch and they all did good. It’s good for our staff to get as many looks as possible early in the season.”
