Bobcats edged by South in pitchers’ duel to close season

Bobcats edged by South in pitchers’ duel to close season

Bell County pushed one of the 13th Region’s top teams to the wire with a 2-1 loss to visiting South Laurel to close the regular season Thursday. Joseph Brigmon, a junior right-hander, gave up only two hits and one earned run over 6 1/3 innings, with seven strikeouts and five walks. Blake Burnett struck out two batters in the final inning. Burnett led the Bobcats on offense with two singles and an RBI. Cooper Brock had a double. Brayden Carroll, …