Recap: Pelahatchie Chiefs vs. Pisgah Dragons
Pelahatchie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-3 walloping at the hands of the Pisgah Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pelahatchie of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Zoey Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI. JaKyla McKinnis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Pisgah's side, Hallie McCurdy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Alex Holeman was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddi Byrd, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
Pelahatchie's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Pisgah, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pelahatchie will take on Raleigh at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pisgah, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Neshoba Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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