Southeastern Local had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Mechanicsburg Indians. The Trojans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Indians, too.
Reese R Wells
| 05/16/25 @ Mechanicsburg | 9 |
| 05/15/25 vs Triad | 12 |
| 05/08/25 @ Catholic Central | 9 |
| 05/02/25 @ Fairbanks | 7 |
| 05/01/25 vs Triad | 8 |
| + 18 more games |
Reese R Wells was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Allie Lewis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Morgen Watson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Southeastern Local was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .433 or higher in three consecutive games.
Southeastern Local's record now sits at 20-3. As for Mechanicsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Southeastern Local will host Twin Valley South at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in the Trojans' favor as the team sits on 11 straight wins at home while the Panthers have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. As for Mechanicsburg, they will venture away from home to challenge Danville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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