Local teams kick off play in baseball, softball district tournaments.

Baseball
Taking to South Oldham, the host team got thing started off in quick fashion Monday night, blitzing fourth seed Trimble County 10-0. After picking up two runs in the bottom of the third,  Dragons would turn up the heat an inning later, exploding for seven runs to put the game away. Drew Greenwood would lead the charge for South, going 2-for-2 in the win with two runs, a walk and two RBIs.
On the mound, Braden Johnson would go the distance, tossing just 61 pitches, 43 of those strikes, with only two hits surrendered.

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The North Oldham baseball team celebrates after their 7-5 win over Oldham County.

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Oldham County shortstop Sarah Lopesilvero makes the throw to first base during yesterday's win over Trimble County.

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Oldham County's Cameron Thomas makes a throw to first base during Monday's game against North Oldham.

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North Oldham's Caitie Berkmeier rips a hits during the Lady Mustangs' 7-2 win over South Oldham.

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In the nightcap, North Oldham would edge Oldham County 7-5, riding a four RBI performance from shortstop Connor Heady. He would get things started in the third frame, changing the complexion of the game with one swing of the bat on a two run blast to left-centefield. That wouldn't be all though as Heady would add two more two innings later and teammate John Kohler would pick up three ribbies of his own to close the North Oldham scoring.
Still, Oldham County would make things interesting down the stretch, rallying from a seven run deficit to cut the game to two after a five run fifth. They wouldn't get any closer though, falling 7-5.

With their wins, both North and South Oldham will meet for a shot at the 29th District crown. Play will kick off tonight at South Oldham at 6:30 p.m.

Softball

In the first game of yesterday's 29th District softball tournament, Oldham County dispatched Trimble County 5-0. The Lady Colonels would do all of their damage in the first three innings, scoring two in the second and three in the third.

In the second game, North Oldham pulled ahead of South Oldham  early with a two run first inning and weathered a late push to win 7-2.

As a result, Oldham County and North Oldham will square off in Thursday night's district finale at 6:30  p.m.