
Firebirds
04/15/25 @ Northern Nash | 23-3 |
04/10/25 vs Rocky Mount | 7-0 |
04/10/25 vs Rocky Mount | 23-0 |
04/02/25 vs Hunt | 15-0 |
04/01/25 @ Roanoke Rapids | 6-2 |
+ 12 more games |
Southern Nash put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Northern Nash Knights with a sharp 23-3 win. Considering the Firebirds have won 14 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
ANNA DICKINSON made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Southern Nash got a massive performance out of CARLEE BECKHAM, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI BECKHAM has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was ALIYAH CROLL, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one double.
Southern Nash hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northern Nash struck out nine times.
Southern Nash's victory was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-0. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Northern Nash, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Southern Nash wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 9-0 victory against Ayden - Grifton on the 16th. As for Northern Nash, they have also already played their next matchup, a 21-0 win against Rocky Mount on the 17th.
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