Calhoun City proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 21) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Houston Hilltoppers 7-6. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 12-7 victory last Friday.
Olivia Vance spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Justiyah Pittman
| 04/08/25 vs Houston | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Water Valley | 2 |
| 04/05/25 vs Bruce | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Houston | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Water Valley | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Justiyah Pittman, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
Calhoun City has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Houston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 16 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun City will head out to take on Palmer at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Houston, they will take on Vardaman at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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