Stone not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 11, 2024. They blew past the Laurel Golden Tornadoes 20-1. The Tomcats haven't had any issues with the Golden Tornadoes recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Mattie Gibson
| 03/10/25 @ Laurel | 7 |
| 02/28/25 vs St. Patrick | 4 |
| 02/22/25 vs Loyd Star | 4 |
| 03/21/24 vs Sacred Heart | 4 |
| 04/19/24 vs Laurel | 3 |
Mattie Gibson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. She also put up a stolen base, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Williamson, who scored three runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ariyana Fairley, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Stone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .839. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Stone's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Laurel, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Stone will have a chance to go back-to-back against Laurel: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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