Firebirds
| 05/09/25 vs Orange | 6-4 |
| 05/06/25 vs Swansboro | 10-0 |
| 05/01/25 vs Roanoke Rapids | 1-0 |
| 04/29/25 vs Franklinton | 8-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Franklinton | 18-2 |
| + 18 more games |
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Southern Nash walked away with it. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Orange Panthers on Friday. The victory was just business as usual for the Firebirds, who after 23 games remain undefeated this season.
ANNA DICKINSON made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on NOEL DOBBINS, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. KAYLIE LOVE was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Southern Nash hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Orange struck out eight times.
Southern Nash pushed their record up to 23-0 with the win, which was their 16th straight at home. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team's won by an average of 10.1 runs thus far. As for Orange, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-10.
Looking ahead, Southern Nash will face off against Eastern Alamance on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Firebirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Orange does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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