Ledford had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the East Davidson Golden Eagles 16-1 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Leah Leonard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February of 2024.
Cassidy Murray
| 03/04/25 @ East Davidson | 4 |
| 05/07/24 vs Montgomery Central | 3 |
| 04/12/24 vs Central Davidson | 3 |
| 03/13/24 @ East Davidson | 3 |
| 04/29/24 vs Asheboro | 2 |
In other batting news, Cassidy Murray was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Grace Henry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Ledford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Davidson only posted an OBP of .250.
East Davidson's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Ledford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 17-1 victory against Southern Guilford on the 6th. As for East Davidson, they have also already played their next game, a 15-0 loss against South Rowan on the 6th.
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