Talladega had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it 17. They lost 12-0 to the Munford Lions. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Lions from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Munford, the win was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
For Munford's part, Madison Arnold made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Arnold has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last eight games.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashtyn Bishop, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Jena Gaither also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Talladega will venture away from home to square off against Comer at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Munford, they will head out to take on Ashville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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