
Golden Tigers
04/16/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 15 |
02/21/25 vs McKenzie | 13 |
02/21/25 vs Selma | 10 |
03/04/25 @ Montgomery Academy | 9 |
04/02/25 @ Charles Henderson | 7 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask LAMP). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Booker T. Washington Golden Eagles a 15-0 shutout on Wednesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Golden Tigers as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Caroline Russell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Arin Sturdivant was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Alice Vickers was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
LAMP hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
LAMP's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 4-14. As for Booker T. Washington, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
LAMP will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Golden Eagles: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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