Tornadoes
| 02/28/25 vs Harrison Central | 6-4 |
| 02/25/25 @ Presbyterian Christian | 15-9 |
| 02/22/25 vs Wayne County | 12-0 |
| 02/21/25 vs Oak Grove | 14-6 |
| 02/18/25 @ Seminary | 10-4 |
| + 2 more games |
Purvis came tearing into Friday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Harrison Central Red Rebels 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tornadoes have posted since April 27, 2024.
JoJo Parker made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
In other pitching news, Kade Lawler looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Drew Swan, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Purvis pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Harrison Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Purvis will face off against Oak Grove at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Oak Grove is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Harrison Central, they will challenge South Jones at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games Harrison Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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