Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vardaman). They were the clear victor by a 24-2 margin over the Houlka Wildcats on Thursday. Considering the Rams have won four matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Gracie Chandler
| 03/06/25 @ Houlka | 5 |
| 02/18/25 @ Water Valley | 2 |
| 02/14/25 @ French Camp Academy | 1 |
| 03/14/24 vs Water Valley | 1 |
Vardaman let Gracie Chandler and Haley Parker run wild. Chandler went a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple, while Parker got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave Chandler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tessa Hood, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Vardaman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .615. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Vardaman has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. Houlka dropped their record down to 0-6 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Vardaman will take on Calhoun City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Houlka, they will square off against Bruce at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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