Wildcats
| 02/21/25 vs Gadsden County | 18 |
| 02/10/25 @ Crossroad Academy | 16 |
| 02/25/25 vs Vernon | 15 |
| 02/18/25 @ Gadsden County | 15 |
| 03/04/25 vs Malone | 12 |
There's no place like home for Altha, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Poplar Springs Atomics 13-3 on Tuesday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Griffin Pickron made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Altha got a massive performance out of Tripp Hill, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, Hill posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Riley Rowe was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Altha always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Poplar Springs only posted an OBP of .393.
Altha pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Poplar Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Altha will head out to take on Vernon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Poplar Springs, they will challenge Malone at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Malone is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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