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Two games and two wins this week for the Butler County High School baseball and softball teams.  

The Butler County baseball squad cruised past Edmonson County 6-1 on Monday in Morgantown.  

Butler County got on the board in the first inning after Eli Oaks singled, scoring one run.

The Bears scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. A wild pitch scored one run, Sam Hyatt drew a walk, scoring one run, and Clayton Cardwell singled, scoring three runs.

Will Amos stepped on the hill first for Butler County.The pitcher allowed three hits and one run over seven innings, striking out three and walking one. 

Cardwell led Butler County with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The catcher went 1-for-2 on the day. Oaks, Amos, Cardwell, Hyatt, Brody Dockery, and Thomas Embry each collected one hit for the Bears. Dockery stole two bases. Butler County turned one double play in the game.

Butler County rematch against 12th District foe Edmonson County was cancelled on Tuesday, May 5, due to weather.  It has been rescheduled for Monday, May 11.  

 The Bears return to action on Friday, May 8, at Caverna with a 6 p.m. start.

Butler County is 12-11 overall this season, 4-1 in district play, and 6-2 against 3rd Region opponents.

We’ve been proud of the way our guys have competed so far this season. They’ve shown resilience, continued to grow each game, and have done a good job of staying together through both the highs and the challenges," said BCHS head baseball coach Bo West.   "We’re starting to see improvement in our approach at the plate and overall execution, which is something we’ve emphasized from day one."

Coach West is optimistic as the season enters its final stretch.  

"As we move forward, our focus is on consistency, playing clean baseball, competing every pitch, and continuing to develop as a team. We believe this group has a lot of potential, and we’re excited to see how they finish the season if they stay committed to the process," said West.  

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photo by Jeremy Hack

Meanwhile, in softball action, it came down to the wire on Monday before Butler County rallied in the bottom of the 7th to defeat visiting Bowling Green 4-3.  

The Bears were down 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Brielle Belcher singled, scoring two runs.  Belcher's single came after a Maddie Jones singled, scoring one run, and a sac fly by Miley Franzell.  Belcher's hit plated two runs to secure the win.  

Franzell earned the win for Butler County.  The righty surrendered six hits and three runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking none. 

Emmalin Mode, Callyn Smith, Jones, Franzell, Karrington Hunt, and Belcher each drove in one run.  Butler County turned two double plays in the game.

Butler County's Tuesday game at Glasgow was cancelled due to weather.  The Bears host Ohio County on Friday, May 8, beginning at 5:30 and travel to Breckinridge County on Saturday, May 9, for a 12 noon first pitch.

Butler County Softball is 12-12 on the season, 4-2 in district play, and 6-5 against 3rd Region opponents. 

"This season has been filled with several games and very little rainouts. Some may call our team the "7th inning team", "The cardiac Bears" or "The comeback kids" regardless of what the softball world calls this team, I call them dedicated, gutsy, gritty and determined," said BCHS head softball coach Amy Rogers.  "This team never gives up and it shows!"  

Looking ahead to the remainer of the season, the coach feels good about where her team is now.

"Starting out the season a little rocky, this team has never given up and fought to the end in several of our games this season. We finish out the season with some tough competition as well with Ohio County twice, Warren East, Todd County and Daviess. Then on to district tournament. These girls are a fun team to coach, watch and cheer for. Make sure you come support them May 18th through the 21st as we host the district tournament," said Rogers.