Alexandria got themselves on the board against Cleburne County on Thursday, but Cleburne County never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Valley Cubs, who have now won 16 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Pressley Slaton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-2. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Allyssa Hunt was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted over her last five games. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlee Parris, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Valley Cubs
| 04/10/25 vs Cleburne County | 65.2% |
| 03/27/25 vs Glencoe | 60.7% |
| 03/27/25 @ Fort Payne | 53.6% |
| 03/08/25 vs Pisgah | 53.6% |
| 03/14/25 vs Chelsea | 50% |
Alexandria always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .652. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Alexandria has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Cleburne County, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-15.
Coming up, Alexandria will be taking part in a tournament against Orange Beach at 4:10 p.m. on Friday. The Makos will roll in looking for their 25th straight victory, something the Valley Cubs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cleburne County, they will take on Jacksonville in a tournament on Friday.
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