Softball Game Preview: Puckett Wolves vs. Pelahatchie Chiefs

Wolves

Runs

03/27/25 @ Pisgah	6
03/25/25 @ Clinton	4
03/21/25 vs Mize	5
03/18/25 @ St. Andrew's Episcopal	18
03/14/25 vs North Pike	0
+ 11 more games

Puckett is a perfect 10-0 against Pelahatchie since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. Puckett will welcome Pelahatchie at 6:00 p.m. Puckett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.

Puckett hadn't beaten Pisgah on the road since March 6, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. Puckett walked away with a 6-2 win over Pisgah.

Lila Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brooke Shivers, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Aubree Thomas, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Meanwhile, Pelahatchie entered their matchup against Morton on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Pelahatchie lost 15-8 to Morton. The Chiefs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Khloe McLaurin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.

Puckett is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. Pelahatchie's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Puckett hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Pelahatchie struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Puckett took their win against Pelahatchie in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 18-1. Will Puckett repeat their success, or does Pelahatchie has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.