Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask St. Paul's Episcopal). Everything went their way against the Jackson Aggies on Thursday as the St. Paul's Episcopal Saints made off with a 13-7 win. This was payback for the Saints, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ava Voris was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Kendall Dougherty
| 02/20/25 @ Jackson | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Mobile Christian | 1 |
| 04/16/24 @ Citronelle | 1 |
| 04/16/24 @ Citronelle | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs Vigor | 1 |
In other batting news, Emily Lockhart and Kendall Dougherty did most of the damage at the plate: Lockhart scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4, while Dougherty scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. The dominant performance gave Dougherty a new career-high in stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Fancy Malone, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
St. Paul's Episcopal kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
St. Paul's Episcopal's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jackson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Looking ahead, St. Paul's Episcopal will be playing at home against Theodore at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jackson, they will be taking part in a tournament against Millry at 1:00 p.m. on February 28th.
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