Boyd County Lions prepare for state tournament after region championship victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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Summary

The Boyd County Lions face South Oldham today at Legends Field in Lexington in the state tournament following their victory in the 16th Region championship game. Monty Davis, pitching in relief, secured three outs after ace Grant Slater exited the game due to stamina issues from previous injuries. Boyd County, utilizing a deep pitching staff, aims for their fourth game in two weeks. The team has seen contributions from several pitchers, with Brayden Nunley boasting a 6-0 record and Jace Manning leading with 54 strikeouts this season.

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•Boyd County Lions built an early lead in the region championship
•Monty Davis recorded three outs in relief during a critical moment
•The Lions have used 15 pitchers this season, with no losing records
•Boyd County meets South Oldham today at 10 a.m.
•Brayden Nunley is 6-0; Jace Manning has 54 strikeouts this season

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — State baseball feature: Every pitch counted: State-bound Lions, staff step up in ace’s absence

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OWINGSVILLE The moment wasn’t too big for Monty Davis. The Boyd County pitching staff lives for those moments. The Lions built an early lead in the 16th Region championship game Saturday, but Ashland looked primed to start a rally. The Tomcats had plated three runs in the inning before, and ace Grant Slater, still regaining his late-inning stamina after a year of injuries, departed the ...
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