
Tornadoes
04/17/25 vs McComb | 18 |
04/17/25 vs McComb | 15 |
04/07/25 vs Lawrence County | 15 |
05/03/25 @ Columbia | 14 |
02/22/25 vs Wayne County | 12 |
Purvis extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Sumrall. They were the clear victors by a 16-7 margin over the Bobcats. Considering the Tornadoes have won 22 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Cannon Turner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Kade Lawler looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Purvis got a massive performance out of JoJo Parker, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with one home run and three runs. Paxton Cooper was another key player, going 3-for-5 with five RBI and three runs.
Purvis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .596. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive games.
Purvis has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 28-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Sumrall, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 25-9.
As of now, neither Purvis nor the Bobcats have any future games scheduled.
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