Opp was the 8-0 winner over Straughn when they last played one another back in April of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Bobcats might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-1 to the Tigers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gradyn Lunsford
| 03/12/26 vs Straughn | 1 |
| 03/10/26 vs Pike Liberal Arts | 1 |
| 03/09/26 @ New Brockton | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Freeport | 2 |
| 02/26/26 @ Andalusia | 1 |
| 02/24/26 @ Zion Chapel | 2 |
Gradyn Lunsford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Crislyn Birge made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Opp's loss dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Straughn, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Opp will take on Wicksburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Straughn, they will welcome Excel at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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