While Pickens 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. They came out on top against the Greer Yellow Jackets by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Blue Flame have won by exactly four runs.
Sophie Duzan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ava Belle Lawton, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Kinsley Simmons was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Blue Flame
| 03/25/25 @ Greer | 6-2 |
| 03/13/25 @ Berea | 9-5 |
| 03/08/25 @ T.L. Hanna | 3-1 |
| 03/08/25 @ Greenville H | 6-3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Daniel | 8-2 |
| 03/05/25 @ Walhalla | 7-2 |
Pickens pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Greer, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-6-1.
Coming up, Pickens will be playing in front of their home fans against Easley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Greer, they will challenge Blue Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Blue Ridge has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.78 runs per game on average), something Greer will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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