The Purnell Swett Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lumberton Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Purnell Swett scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Seventy-First. The victory was just what Purnell Swett needed coming off of a 20-0 defeat in their prior game.
Kamryn Locklear made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Locklear was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Jayla Graham was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Nylah Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Lumberton came tearing into Monday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over the Screaming Eagle.
Like Purnell Swett, Lumberton also got a great game from a two-way player: Halona Sampson. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Sampson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and three RBI.
In other batting news, Alona Hanna was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Carlee Register was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Purnell Swett's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Lumberton, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Purnell Swett hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Lumberton struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Purnell Swett suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Lumberton when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Purnell Swett, Kaleigh Martin (who struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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