The Boyd Yellowjackets will challenge the Pilot Point Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Boyd will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
While Boyd's win against Paradise wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Boyd had just enough and edged out Paradise 3-2.
Abby Atkinson
| 03/25/25 @ Paradise | 10 |
| 03/21/25 vs Ponder | 14 |
| 03/15/25 vs Callisburg | 6 |
| 03/07/25 @ Pilot Point | 18 |
| 03/06/25 vs Wylie | 11 |
| + 4 more games |
Abby Atkinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Boyd saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Salas, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Boyd hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paradise struck out ten times.
Meanwhile, Pilot Point fell victim to Paradise and their airtight pitching crew last Friday. They lost 12-0 to the Panthers. The shutout was out of character for the Bearcats seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in February.
Boyd's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-3-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Pilot Point, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Boyd took their victory against Pilot Point in their previous meeting on March 7th by a conclusive 10-2. Will Boyd repeat their success, or does Pilot Point has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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