Southside is 8-1 against Boaz since February of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Pirates at 4:30 p.m. Southside is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
Last Tuesday, Southside got the win against Gadsden City by a conclusive 17-1. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jalyn Allen
| 04/01/25 vs Gadsden City | 6 |
| 03/17/25 vs Hokes Bluff | 4 |
| 03/12/25 @ Gadsden City | 5 |
| 03/07/25 vs Saint James | 5 |
| 03/06/25 vs Etowah | 8 |
Jalyn Allen made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Southside let Lauren Mckee and Rylann Shaw run wild. Mckee scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Shaw went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Shaw is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Alex Machen also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Southside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gadsden City only posted an OBP of .389.
Meanwhile, Boaz scored first but ultimately less than Etowah in their contest on Thursday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Devils.
Ava Rhoden made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases. Another player making a difference was Grier Maples, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Southside's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Boaz, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-6 record this season.
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