Apalachee lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Peachtree Ridge, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's match. The Wildcats blew past the Lions 9-1 on Wednesday. The Wildcats not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since October 23, 2024 (when they won 12-3).
Apalachee got a great performance from Charly Rudell as she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Rudell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dezyiah Wells, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sanai Minaird, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Wildcats
| 08/27/25 @ Peachtree Ridge | 38.5% |
| 08/19/25 vs Winder-Barrow | 32.1% |
| 08/18/25 vs Prince Avenue Christian | 30.8% |
| 08/14/25 vs Jefferson | 18.5% |
| 08/07/25 @ Jefferson | 25% |
| + 3 more games |
Apalachee was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. The last time their batting average was this high was back in October of 2024.
Apalachee's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Peachtree Ridge, they dropped their record down to 3-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apalachee will venture away from home to square off against Jackson County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Peachtree Ridge, they are taking a road trip to face off against Brookwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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