While Pelahatchie didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Leake Central Gators on Thursday as the Pelahatchie Chiefs made off with a 16-4 victory. Fans of the Chiefs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Ava Till made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only a hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She also stole a stolen base, marking her first of the season.
Addison Irby
| 02/27/25 @ Leake Central | 4 |
| 02/22/24 vs Terry | 3 |
| 02/15/24 @ Scott Central | 3 |
| 03/21/24 @ St. Andrew's Episcopal | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Magee | 1 |
In other batting news, Addison Irby was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (four). Khloe McLaurin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first doubles of the season.
Pelahatchie always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .525 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Pelahatchie pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs over those games. As for Leake Central, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pelahatchie will welcome Scott Central at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Pelahatchie's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Scott Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Leake Central, they will host West Lauderdale at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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