Munford had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Handley Tigers by a score of 4-0 on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Lions as they're now sitting on three straight.
The result came thanks to Brooklyn Pressley's shutout, as she gave up just four hits.
On the hitting side, Kastin Lathem was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Munford hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in eight consecutive matches.
Lions
| 04/29/25 vs Handley | 11-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Handley | 4-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Sylacauga | 6-0 |
| 04/15/25 vs Handley | 10-7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Talladega | 15-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Munford's victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 27-7-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Handley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-23-1 record this season.
Munford wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 17-2 victory against Talladega on the 29th. As for Handley, they have also already played their next matchup, a 17-2 win against Anniston on the 29th.
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