Softball Recap: Myrtle Makes It Seven in a Row at Home

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mantachie, Myrtle was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Ripley Tigers by a score of 7-3. This was payback for the Hawks, who suffered a 14-4 loss the last time these two teams met.

Brooklyn Streich made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Streich was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last seven matches.

In other batting news, Ally Murphy and Cora Beth Kelly did most of the damage at the plate: Murphy scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Kelly went 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Mckensie Wise was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Myrtle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ripley only managed five hits.

Hawks

Previous Games (Home)

04/14/25 vs Ripley	7-3
04/10/25 vs Jumpertown	15-0
04/08/25 vs Ashland	15-0
04/08/25 vs Ashland	16-0
04/08/25 vs Ashland	15-0
+ 2 more games

Myrtle's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for Ripley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-18 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Myrtle will host North Pontotoc at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ripley, they will be playing at home against Tishomingo County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.