Pickens came out on top against Blue Ridge on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fourth inning. The Blue Flame walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Fighting Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 back in March.
The team relied heavily on Kaylee Bolding, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Kinsley Simmons was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Blue Flame
| 04/21/25 @ Blue Ridge | 8-5 |
| 04/17/25 vs Greer | 4-3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Berea | 10-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Travelers Rest | 19-5 |
| 04/04/25 vs Seneca | 7-6 |
The win (which was Pickens' fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Blue Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Coming up, Pickens will welcome Daniel at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Blue Ridge, they will challenge Greer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last six games the Yellow Jackets have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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