Softball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Puckett

Wolves

Previous 3 Games

03/28/26 @ Bogue Chitto	12-0
03/26/26 @ Pelahatchie	20-0
03/24/26 vs Pelahatchie	13-1

Puckett had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bogue Chitto Bobcats a 12-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-0 last Friday.

Lila Murphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.

In other batting news, Raegan Hardin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Myla Vanderford, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.

Puckett kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.

Puckett's record is now 18-3. As for Bogue Chitto, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.

Puckett will venture away from home to challenge Lake at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Hornets have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Bogue Chitto, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Bobcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.