
Bobcats
04/10/25 @ North Pike | 7-6 |
04/07/25 vs Petal | 8-7 |
04/04/25 vs Hattiesburg | 14-1 |
04/03/25 @ Columbia | 7-1 |
04/01/25 @ Forrest County Agricultural | 13-0 |
+ 2 more games |
Sumrall hadn't done well against North Pike recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Bobcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Jaguars, sneaking past 7-6. Winning may never get old, but the Bobcats sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
The team relied heavily on Mallory Pope, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Laura Smith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Sumrall hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in eight consecutive contests.
Sumrall's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 22-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for North Pike, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sumrall will square off against West Marion at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for North Pike, they will challenge Bogue Chitto at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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