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| 03/11/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/25/19 - Away | 0-9 L |
| 05/02/17 - Away | 1-11 L |
Pickens is still undefeated this season after their match against Blue Ridge on Tuesday, but Blue Ridge came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Pickens Blue Flame came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Blue Ridge Fighting Tigers. While the Blue Flame didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sophie Duzan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Belle Lawton was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Bolding, who went 3-for-4 with one triple and one stolen base.
Pickens always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pickens' victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Blue Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Coming up, Pickens will head out to square off against Berea at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Blue Ridge, they will be playing at home against Chapman at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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