Cougars
| 09/18/25 @ East Paulding | 3-2 |
| 09/15/25 @ Chapel Hill | 13-3 |
| 09/13/25 vs Paulding County | 6-3 |
| 09/11/25 @ South Paulding | 6-1 |
| 09/09/25 vs Rome | 15-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Alexander extended their winning streak to eight on Thursday, bumping them up to 17-2. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the East Paulding Raiders. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Raiders on their field since September 27, 2021.
Ebbie Simmons spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Alexis May was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August.
As for East Paulding, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
On East Paulding's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Emma Hernandez gave up three earned runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hernandez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ansley Shiver made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Coming up, Alexander will venture away from home to square off against Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups. As for East Paulding, they will host Haralson County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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