Blue Ridge hasn't had much luck against Chapman recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Fighting Tigers will square off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Blue Ridge will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Blue Ridge had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Berea on Tuesday. The Fighting Tigers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Bulldogs a 10-0 shutout. The Fighting Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by seven runs or more this season.
Lily Mulkey
| 04/08/25 vs Berea | 3 |
| 03/05/25 vs Eastside | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Carolina Academy | 1 |
| 03/14/24 vs Broome | 1 |
| 03/02/24 @ Travelers Rest | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Lily Mulkey, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Durham, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Chapman not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 12th. They blew past Chesnee 7-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Alexis Floyd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
On the hitting side, Krisylyn Wilder was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Layla Bishop also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The victory got Chapman back to even at 6-6. As for Blue Ridge, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Blue Ridge couldn't quite get it done against Chapman in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 13-10. Can the Fighting Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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