Altha entered their tilt with Rutherford on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rams a 6-0 shutout. Considering the Wildcats have won five games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Tarrin McCrone
03/28/25 vs Rutherford | 18 |
04/11/24 vs Wewahitchka | 14 |
02/18/25 @ Wewahitchka | 11 |
03/29/24 vs North Bay Haven Academy | 10 |
02/25/25 @ Chipley | 8 |
Not much got past Tarrin McCrone, who gave up just two hits and racked up 18 Ks to keep Rutherford off the board. Those 18 strikeouts gave McCrone a new career-high.
At the plate, Georgia Meeks was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carrington Scott, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Altha's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Rutherford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Altha will head out to take on Sneads at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rutherford, they will venture away from home to challenge Mosley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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