For the second straight game, Pelahatchie will face off against Loyd Star. The Chiefs are taking a road trip to challenge the Hornets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pelahatchie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Pelahatchie heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Friday. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Loyd Star.
Ava Till
| 04/18/25 vs Loyd Star | 12 |
| 04/14/25 vs McLaurin | 9 |
| 04/10/25 vs Raleigh | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pisgah | 6 |
Ava Till spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Zoey Jones was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Loyd Star has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for Pelahatchie, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pelahatchie hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .406. However, it's not like Loyd Star struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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