Patriots
| 04/28/25 vs Draughn | 5-4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Mitchell | 14-0 |
| 04/22/25 @ Mitchell | 22-4 |
| 04/21/25 @ Rosman | 8-7 |
| 04/08/25 @ Draughn | 8-7 |
| + 2 more games |
Madison had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Monday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Draughn Wildcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-7 on April 8th.
Carrie Gunter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Gunter wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Ball, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Madison kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Madison's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Draughn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Madison is set to face off against their familiar foe Owen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Draughn will square off against rival Mountain Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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