McAdory hadn't done well against Calera recently (they were 0-7-1 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The McAdory Yellowjackets had just enough and edged out the Calera Eagles 5-4. The win was familiar territory for the Yellowjackets, who have now won three contests in a row.
Pearl Ryan made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Ryan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Karli Roberson, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Kamille Carter also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Yellowjackets
| 03/11/25 vs Calera | 5-4 |
| 03/07/25 vs John Carroll Catholic | 12-4 |
| 03/07/25 vs West Blocton | 12-4 |
| 02/26/25 vs Hillcrest | 5-4 |
| 02/25/25 vs John Carroll Catholic | 15-5 |
| 02/24/25 vs Sumiton Christian | 11-10 |
McAdory's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Calera, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McAdory will head out to take on Hueytown at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Calera, they will venture away from home to square off against Wetumpka at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wetumpka is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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