It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Picayune ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Pascagoula Panthers 9-8. The Maroon Tide haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Brooke Rouse
| 04/01/26 vs Pascagoula | 3 |
| 03/31/26 @ Pascagoula | 2 |
| 02/27/26 vs Harrison Central | 2 |
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Calyn Groom and Brooke Rouse did most of the damage at the plate: Groom went 2-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Rouse went 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. Those three hits gave Rouse a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lily Moreaux, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Picayune's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Pascagoula, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Picayune will welcome Long Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pascagoula, they will face off against Hancock at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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