Picayune came tearing into Thursday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Pascagoula Panthers 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Picayune, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Allie Bond spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. It was the first time this season that she tossed five or more strikeouts.
At the plate, Picayune's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Barcley Martinez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Pascagoula's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Anneleese Rabon gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Keara Millender was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Picayune pushed their record up to 9-9-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Pascagoula, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Picayune will be playing at home against Bay at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Picayune is facing Bay at the right time seeing as Bay is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Pascagoula, they will head out on the road to take on Biloxi at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Pascagoula will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Biloxi will have lost eight straight heading into Monday's contest.
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