Yazoo County hadn't done well against Morton recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Yazoo County came out on top against Morton by a score of 8-3. Winning may never get old, but Yazoo County sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Lilly Andrews made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Anna Kiley Leal was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Minely Crozier, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one double, and one RBI.

Panthers
04/11/25 vs Morton | 8-3 |
04/10/25 vs Edwards | 16-0 |
04/08/25 vs Winona | 10-0 |
03/27/25 vs Humphreys County | 10-0 |
03/25/25 vs Winona | 10-0 |
+ 8 more games |
Yazoo County's victory was their 13th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Morton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-14.
Yazoo County has already played their next game, a 7-0 victory against Mendenhall on the 14th. As for Morton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 7-2 win against Richland on the 15th.
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