Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lithonia). They were the clear victors by a 25-7 margin over the McNair Mustangs on Monday. The Bulldogs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Mustangs, too.
Shamiya Williams made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs.
Kayla Washington
| 08/18/25 @ McNair | 4 |
| 08/14/25 @ Tucker | 1 |
| 08/13/25 vs Salem | 3 |
| 08/11/25 vs Redan | 2 |
| 10/07/24 vs M.L. King | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kayla Washington, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Erin Battle, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs.
Lithonia hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The win got Lithonia back to even at 2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lithonia will host St. Pius X Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give the Bulldogs their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for McNair, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Stone Mountain at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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