Softball Recap: Stringer Takes Down Salem in a Playoff Battle

Red Devils

Previous Games

04/25/25 vs Salem	7-3
04/24/25 vs Salem	12-2
04/19/25 @ French Camp Academy	20-0
04/17/25 vs French Camp Academy	11-0
04/11/25 @ Bay Springs	12-0
+ 8 more games

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Stringer had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Salem Wildcats by a score of 7-3. The Red Devils are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 13 straight.

Madilyn Graham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Kayleigh Douglas was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Brylee Townsend, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Stringer hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive games.

Stringer's victory bumped their record up to 20-3-2. As for Salem, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-13.

Coming up, Stringer will face off against Ethel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last six matches. Salem does not have any more games scheduled as of now.