While Paxton's victory against Vernon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bobcats had just enough and edged out the Yellowjackets 14-13 on Thursday. The Bobcats haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Alyssa Falk and Emily Ward did most of the damage at the plate: Falk scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Ward scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most stolen bases Falk has posted since back in March. Ryleigh Miller was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Paxton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Bobcats
| 04/03/25 @ Vernon | 14-13 |
| 03/27/25 @ Ponce De Leon | 5-3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Cottondale | 7-4 |
| 03/07/25 @ Baker | 11-1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Chipley | 9-7 |
| 04/29/24 @ Central | 17-16 |
Paxton pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Vernon, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will take on Crestview at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Vernon, they will challenge Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.
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