Minor hadn't done well against Clay-Chalkville recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Tigers walked away with an 11-7 win over the Cougars. This was a revenge game for the Tigers: when they faced off against the Cougars back in March, they had to take a 10-0 loss.
Daniyah Westbrook
| 04/08/25 vs Clay-Chalkville | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Parker | 13 |
| 03/18/25 vs Jackson-Olin | 5 |
| 03/10/25 @ Fultondale | 5 |
| 02/27/25 vs Ramsay | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
Daniyah Westbrook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Alana Watkins and Latessa Murphy did most of the damage at the plate: Watkins scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Murphy scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. What's more, Murphy posted two hits, the most she's had since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Rhian Williams, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Minor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Minor's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Clay-Chalkville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.
Minor will square off against Fultondale at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Clay-Chalkville, they will head out on the road to challenge Coosa Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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