Whitwell won against Knoxville Central on Saturday with nine runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Tigers came out on top against the South Pittsburg Pirates by a score of 9-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Jacie Willis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ella Layne was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Peyton Goforth was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Whitwell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests.
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| 04/07/26 - Home | 9-5 W |
| 05/14/25 - Away | 1-2 L |
| 05/06/25 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 04/08/25 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 05/15/24 - Home | 4-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
The win got Whitwell back to even at 11-11. As for South Pittsburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitwell will square off against Sequatchie County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Pittsburg, they will challenge Bledsoe County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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