Pelahatchie is still undefeated this season after their game against Scott Central on Friday, but Scott Central came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Pelahatchie Chiefs came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 13-12 W against the Scott Central Rebels. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chiefs have posted against the Rebels since April 5, 2016.
Ava Till
| 02/28/25 vs Scott Central | 16 |
| 02/21/25 vs Leake Central | 15 |
| 02/25/25 vs Magee | 14 |
| 03/21/24 @ St. Andrew's Episcopal | 13 |
| 02/22/24 vs Terry | 12 |
Ava Till made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 16 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Khloe McLaurin was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mallarie Adams, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Pelahatchie was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .385 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Pelahatchie pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Scott Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Pelahatchie will head out to square off against Magee at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Scott Central, they will welcome Forest at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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