Softball Recap: Stone Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win

Tomcats

Previous Games

04/03/25 @ Gautier	12-0
04/01/25 vs Gautier	13-0
03/27/25 @ Vancleave	7-4
03/25/25 vs Vancleave	7-5
03/20/25 @ Forrest County Agricultural	19-5
+ 2 more games

Stone came tearing into Thursday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Gautier Gators get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. Considering the Tomcats have won six matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

The result came thanks to Emalynn Gibson's shutout, as she gave up just five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Stone got a massive performance out of Mattie Gibson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits Gibson has posted since back in February. Laila Bullen was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Stone hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 12 consecutive contests.

Stone pushed their record up to 14-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Gautier, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stone will venture away from home to face off against Gulfport at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Admirals will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Tomcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gautier, they will head out on the road to take on St. Martin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.