
Panthers
04/17/25 @ Winfield | 10-9 |
04/15/25 vs Haleyville | 16-0 |
04/14/25 vs Lynn | 8-5 |
04/12/25 @ Lynn | 5-3 |
04/12/25 vs Lynn | 3-1 |
+ 4 more games |
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Hackleburg ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Winfield Pirates, sneaking past 10-9. The win was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won nine games in a row.
Laine Steward made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Saylor Cooper was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one triple, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Carson Browning, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Hackleburg pushed their record up to 26-7 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Winfield, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 28-5.
Hackleburg will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Pirates: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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