Purnell Swett has won three straight games at home, while East Columbus has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Rams will take on the Gators in a tournament on Saturday. Purnell Swett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Purnell Swett's hitters will try to repeat the strong performance they gave on Wednesday, when they got past Hoke County's usually-dominant pitching crew. The Rams came out on top against the Bucks by a score of 10-6.
Kam Locklear was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Chloe Chavis
| 04/16/25 @ Hoke County | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Lumberton | 3 |
| 03/12/25 @ Douglas Byrd | 3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Pinecrest | 3 |
| 04/18/24 vs Jack Britt | 3 |
In other batting news, Lanna Haggans and Chloe Chavis did most of the damage at the plate: Haggans went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double, while Chavis scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave Chavis a new career-high. Jayla Graham was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, East Columbus posted their closest win since March 14th on Wednesday. They skirted past Heide Trask 4-2.
Amber Ochca looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Aleigh Godwin was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
East Columbus hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heide Trask struck out seven times.
Purnell Swett has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for East Columbus, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Purnell Swett hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .400. However, it's not like East Columbus struggles in that department as they've averaged .427. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Purnell Swett couldn't quite get it done against East Columbus when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
