It was a proper cat-fight when Hernando challenged Petal on Thursday. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won five matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Olivia Skinner tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Molly Anderson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Jayla Sites, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Hernando kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Tigers
| 02/26/26 @ Petal | 10-1 |
| 02/24/26 vs Lafayette | 4-3 |
| 02/21/26 @ Clinton | 14-0 |
| 02/21/26 vs Sebastopol | 10-0 |
| 02/17/26 vs South Panola | 3-1 |
| + 2 more games |
The victory keeps Hernando at an undefeated 7-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.4 runs this season. As for Petal, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-5.
Hernando didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-2 victory against Sumrall on the 27th. As for Petal, they have also already played their next game, an 11-1 win against South Jones on the 27th.
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