The Purvis Tornadoes will head out to challenge the Oak Grove Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Purvis' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Oak Grove's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Purvis is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Oak Grove, who was ranked 18th at the time (Purvis was ranked 15th). Purvis put the hurt on Oak Grove with a sharp 11-2 victory on Tuesday. The Tornadoes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Brooxie Shepherd - 2026 was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. What's more, she gave up only four walks, the fewest she's had since back in February. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Lily Reynolds - 2027 and Allee Williamson - 2025 did most of the damage at the plate: Reynolds - 2027 went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Williamson - 2025 went 3-for-5 with one home run, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Reynolds - 2027 has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Noa Bolar - 2027, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Purvis kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Purvis and bumps their season record up to 9-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Oak Grove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
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