Picayune extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Purvis Tornadoes. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Maroon Tide have suffered since April 17, 2025.
Morgan Thibodeaux was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Watts, who went 2-for-4 with one triple.
As for Purvis, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
On Purvis' side, the team relied heavily on Allie Eaton - 2027, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Noa Bolar - 2027, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Picayune will take on Poplarville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Maroon Tide's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Purvis, they will face off against Northeast Jones at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Tornadoes 3, the Tigers 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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