Red Raiders
| 03/25/25 vs Huss | 17 |
| 03/26/25 @ Lincolnton | 15 |
| 03/21/25 vs Stuart W. Cramer | 14 |
| 03/13/25 vs Lincolnton | 10 |
| 03/28/25 @ North Gaston | 8 |
South Point hadn't done well against North Gaston recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. South Point was the clear victor by a 14-6 margin over North Gaston. The Red Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by eight runs or more this season.
Stella Absher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Cailey Evans was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Ella Gibson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
South Point kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Gaston only managed six hits.
The win (which was South Point's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 14 hits in those games compared to only five in the others. As for North Gaston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Point will host Ashbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in South Point's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Ashbrook has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for North Gaston, they will welcome Huss at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Gaston is facing Huss at the right time seeing as Huss is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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