By JAMES BROWN
WCLU Sports
Barren County posted two explosive innings at the plate to secure a 9-0 win over Franklin-Simpson.
The Trojanettes first rally was in the bottom of the third. Kyra Moore led off and drew a walk. She moved to second on a single by Lily Elmore. Katie Elmore followed with a single to right field. Moore moved to third and Lily Elmore was thrown out at second.
Gracie Myatt drove in Moore with a single, and moved Katie Elmore to third. Katie Elmore scored on a passed ball during Norah Shirley’s at bat, and Myatt advanced to third. Shirley eventually drew a walk.
Myatt stole home to score during Lizzie Smith’s at bat. Smith eventually drove in Shirley with a single to give Barren a 4-0 lead.
The Trojanettes added five more runs in the bottom of the fifth to set the final score.
Katie Elmore led at the plate with three hits, while Smith had two and drove in three runs. Myatt, Shirley, Shea Bogue and Lily Elmore each had a hit.
Bogue pitched the distance, allowed three hits and struck out nine.
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