After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Ponce De Leon brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Bethlehem Wildcats on Tuesday as Ponce De Leon made off with a 15-3 win. The Pirates not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23, 2024.
Aubrey Murphy
| 03/25/25 @ Bethlehem | 6 |
| 03/11/25 vs Kinston | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Bethlehem | 3 |
| 04/11/24 @ Vernon | 3 |
| 03/15/24 vs Cottondale | 3 |
Aubrey Murphy made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, Georgianna Churchwell was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. C Stapp also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Ponce De Leon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the victory, Ponce De Leon broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Bethlehem, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Ponce De Leon will challenge Paxton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ponce De Leon's pitchers better be ready for this one: Paxton has averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Bethlehem, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Graceville at 6:00 p.m. on April 7.
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