| 03/22/25 vs Vicksburg | 22 |
| 02/26/25 @ Louisville | 13 |
| 02/22/25 @ Louisville | 13 |
| 02/22/25 @ Columbus | 13 |
| 02/22/25 @ Louisville | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Quitman). Everything went their way against the Vicksburg Gators on Saturday as Quitman made off with a 22-9 win. Considering the Panthers have won six games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Layken Herrington made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Quitman got a massive performance out of Connor King, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. King is becoming a predictor of Quitman's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 5-1 (and 5-7 when he doesn't). Malik Davis was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Quitman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .694. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Quitman and bumps their season record up to 10-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.5 runs over those games. As for Vicksburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Quitman Panthers face off against Northeast Jones Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northeast Jones' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Quitman's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vicksburg, they will be playing at home against Crystal Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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