Wildcats’ losing skid hits eight game-mark after doubleheader loss to Buckhorn

CORBIN — Lynn Camp dropped a pair of games to Buckhorn on Saturday, as the Wildcats’ losing skid has now hit eight games.

Lynn Camp’s record stands at 4-17 with a doubleheader scheduled Tuesday at home against Owsley County. 

Game Two

Buckhorn 5, Lynn Camp 2

The Wildcats took a 1-0 lead in the third inning, but it was short-lived.

Buckhorn answered with a five-run fourth inning, and cruised to a 5-2 doubleheader sweep.

Lynn Camp outhit Buckhorn, 7-3, but two errors, and six walks led to the Wildcats’ downfall.

Peyton Wilson took the loss on the mound despite allowing only three hits, and no earned runs. He also struck out six batters.

Mason Moore led Lynn Camp with a hit, an RBI, and a run scored while Jason Lowe, and Wilson each had a hit, and a run scored apiece. Darren Campbell finished with a hit, and an RBI while Nick Sanders, Micah Engle, and TJ Mills each finished with a hit apiece. 

Game One

Lynn Camp 13, Buckhorn 6

The Wildcats built an early three-run lead before Buckhorn tied the game at three apiece in the third inning. Buckhorn put the game away with a six-run fourth inning, and a four-run fifth inning. 

Micah Engle connected with three hits, including two doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored. Nick Sanders had two hits, and RBI and two runs scored. Jason Lowe had two hits, and one run scored while TJ Mills went 1-for-3 with an RBI. Mason Moore also scored a run.

Engle took the loss, surrendering two hits, and nine earned runs while striking out seven batters. Mills came in relief and pitched an inning, allowing two hits, and three earned runs.