Softball Recap: Purvis Extends Winning Streak to Four

Tornadoes

Previous 4 Games

03/21/25 @ Picayune	6-5
03/13/25 @ Oak Grove	4-0
03/11/25 vs Oak Grove	11-2
03/06/25 @ Columbia	21-3

Purvis waltzed into their match on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Picayune Maroon Tide. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tornadoes have posted since February 14th.

Chelsea Regan - 2025 was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Lily Reynolds - 2027 and Allee Williamson - 2025 did most of the damage at the plate: Reynolds - 2027 scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Williamson - 2025 went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Reynolds - 2027 has posted since back in May of 2024.

Purvis hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in four consecutive games.

Purvis pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Picayune, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.

Purvis will head out on the road to take on West Harrison at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Picayune, they will square off against Long Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Long Beach has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.42 runs per game on average), something Picayune will no doubt try to take advantage of.