Gilmer hasn't had much luck against Heritage recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bobcats will host the Generals at 6:00 p.m. Gilmer's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Heritage's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It was a proper cat-fight when Gilmer challenged Ridgeland on Monday. The Bobcats took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.
Gilmer saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylee McDaniel, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Heritage came tearing into Monday's match with six straight wins dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Yellow Jackets by a score of 9-5.
Bailee Hollis spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addie Wilson, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinley Eason, who went 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Heritage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Heritage's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Gilmer, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Gilmer suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Heritage when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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