Hancock County Blanks Hopkins Central 13-0

Hornets senior pitcher Porter Hay throws one-hitter with 16 strikeouts

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:28am

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Hancock County senior pitcher Porter Hay fired a one-hitter on Thursday, striking out 16 batters without a walk, as the Hornets defeated Hopkins County Central 13-0 in six innings. Hancock County broke open a close 3-0 game with a three-run fourth inning and a six-run sixth to cruise to the victory.

Why it matters

This was a key regional matchup between two high school baseball teams with postseason aspirations. Hancock County's dominant pitching performance and offensive outburst will boost their confidence heading into the Kentucky 2A Championships, while Hopkins Central will need to regroup quickly before their sectional semifinal matchup.

The details

Hancock County senior Porter Hay was dominant on the mound, allowing just one hit - a leadoff single by Hopkins Central's Neilan Bruce in the fourth inning. Hay struck out 16 batters and did not issue a single walk. At the plate, Hancock's Jack Roberts went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored, while Hay also contributed a 3-for-4 performance with two doubles and three RBIs.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Hopkins Central will travel to Murray, Kentucky on Friday for a Kentucky 2A Championships sectional semifinal matchup.

The players

Porter Hay

A senior pitcher for the Hancock County Hornets who threw a dominant one-hitter with 16 strikeouts.

Jack Roberts

A Hancock County player who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs scored.

Neilan Bruce

The only Hopkins County Central player to record a hit, with a leadoff single in the fourth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Porter was absolutely locked in today. His stuff was electric and he really set the tone for us on the mound.”

— Hancock County Head Coach

What’s next

Hopkins County Central will look to rebound in their sectional semifinal matchup against Murray on Friday, while Hancock County will aim to carry their momentum into the Kentucky 2A Championships.

The takeaway

Hancock County's dominant pitching and timely hitting proved too much for Hopkins Central, as the Hornets cruised to a decisive 13-0 victory. This performance will give Hancock County confidence heading into the postseason, while Hopkins Central will need to quickly refocus ahead of their own playoff run.