Softball Recap: Mortimer Jordan Has No Trouble Against Arab

Blue Devils

Margin

02/25/25 @ Arab	7
02/14/25 @ Hillcrest	2
02/13/25 vs Chilton County	1
02/13/25 @ St. Clair County	1

Mortimer Jordan's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Arab Knights 16-9. That looming 16-9 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blue Devils yet this season.

Alyssa Hays A. was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Hays A. was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tatum Hays T., who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Harper Pridmore was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.

Mortimer Jordan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arab struck out nine times.

The win got Mortimer Jordan back to even at 4-4. As for Arab, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Coming up, Mortimer Jordan will head out on the road to challenge Corner at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Corner has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Arab, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Boaz at 4:30 p.m. Arab will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.