
Panthers
04/01/25 vs Gadsden City | 17-1 |
03/19/25 @ West End | 7-0 |
03/19/25 vs Glencoe | 13-1 |
03/19/25 @ Hokes Bluff | 5-2 |
03/17/25 vs Hokes Bluff | 9-2 |
+ 2 more games |
Southside entered their tilt with Gadsden City on Tuesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They put the hurt on the Titans with a sharp 17-1 victory. Considering the Panthers have won six matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jalyn Allen was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Southside let Lauren Mckee and Rylann Shaw run wild. Mckee scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Shaw went 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Shaw has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ilana Stewart, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Southside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gadsden City only posted an OBP of .389.
Southside's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Gadsden City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season.
Southside will venture away from home to face off against Boaz at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gadsden City, they will face off against Fort Payne at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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