Softball Recap: Alexander Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Cougars

Previous 4 Games

08/21/25 vs East Paulding	6-5
08/14/25 vs South Paulding	10-0
08/07/25 vs Kennesaw Mountain	16-4
08/06/25 vs Chapel Hill	16-0

Alexander extended their winning streak to four on Thursday, bumping them up to 4-0. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the East Paulding Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted since August 9, 2024.

Ebbie Simmons made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Erin Vineyard, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024. Sam Thornton also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

As for East Paulding, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4. Even worse, they were so close both times: the losses came by an average of only one runs.

Like Alexander, East Paulding also got a great game from a two-way player: Emma Hernandez. On the mound, she pitched 7.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. That's the fewest earned runs Hernandez has allowed since back in October of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs.

In other batting news, Ella Heal made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Chloe Grier, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.

Coming up, Alexander will head out to take on Kennesaw Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Paulding, they will host Harrison at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Hoyas' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.