Softball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Lexington

Lexington had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against Waverly Central. That's two games straight that Lexington has won by just one run.

Carly Williams

Batters Struck Out

03/08/25 @ Waverly Central	4
03/01/25 @ Brighton	2
03/20/24 vs Riverdale	2
03/19/24 vs Jackson North Side	12

Carly Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024.

At the plate, Kk Simko was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kinley Melton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Lexington's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Waverly Central, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Lexington Tigers duke it out with Scotts Hill Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waverly Central, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against McEwen at 6:00 p.m.