Theodore never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Murphy Panthers. The win continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
Austin Youngblood was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had over his last three contests. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Theodore is undefeated when Youngblood posts two or more runs, but 7-14 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Hayden Smith looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in earned runs (zero).
Zachary Ryan
| 03/27/25 @ Murphy | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Bryant | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs St. Michael Catholic | 1 |
| 03/13/25 @ Mary G. Montgomery | 0 |
| 03/10/25 vs LeFlore | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs LeFlore | 3 |
Back at the plate, Zachary Ryan was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last seven games. Jaden Davis was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Theodore's record now sits at 10-14. As for Murphy, their loss was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-24.
Theodore and Murphy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Alabama Rankings. Theodore will take on McGill-Toolen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday down 205 places (254 vs. 49). Meanwhile, Murphy (ranked 379th) will meet Davidson (ranked 187th) at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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