Powdersville scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Everything went their way against the Southside Tigers as the Powdersville Patriots made off with a 22-1 win. The result was nothing new for Powdersville, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Abby Jeffcoat was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Jeffcoat was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Powdersville let Kensley Vicars and Morgan Base loose on the outfield. Vicars went 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Base scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. Layla Dase was another key contributor, going 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Powdersville pushed their record up to 12-6 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Southside, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Powdersville will be playing in front of their home fans against Wren at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Powdersville is facing Wren at the right time seeing as Wren is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Southside, they will be staying on the road in Tuesday's first game to face off against Belton-Honea Path at 5:30 p.m.
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