
Tigers
02/28/25 vs Purvis | 4-2 |
02/14/25 @ Lafayette | 8-6 |
02/27/25 @ South Panola | 8-4 |
Hernando is still undefeated this season after their match against Purvis on Friday, but Purvis came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Hernando Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Purvis Tornadoes. The four-run effort marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Kate Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Macie Dever Boaz was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Dever Boaz is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stole at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Callie Desmond was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Hernando's record is now 7-0. As for Purvis, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Hernando will take on West Lauderdale at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Hernando's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so West Lauderdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Purvis, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sumrall at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sumrall is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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