Softball Recap: Mortimer Jordan Extends Home Winning Streak to Three
By Team Reports
Apr 8, 2025, 5:27pm
Softball Recap: Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils vs. Corner Yellow Jackets
Mortimer Jordan won the last time they faced Corner and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Blue Devils walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Yellow Jackets.
Mortimer Jordan got a great performance from Alyssa Hays A. as she pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Hays A. has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Wangaard, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Chloe Condray, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Mortimer Jordan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.

Blue Devils
04/08/25 vs Corner | 8-3 |
04/05/25 vs Bibb County | 9-2 |
03/29/25 vs Hokes Bluff | 11-0 |
Mortimer Jordan's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-17. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Corner, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-18-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mortimer Jordan will welcome Mountain Brook at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.52 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Corner, they will challenge Springville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Yellow Jackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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