On Thursday, the Big Sandy Wildcats got the win against the Pewitt Brahmas by a conclusive 16-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Lexie McCartney made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since back in February of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Journie Plunkett
| 02/13/25 vs Pewitt | 3 |
| 02/10/25 vs New Summerfield | 2 |
| 03/11/24 vs Ore City | 2 |
| 02/27/24 @ Saltillo | 2 |
In other batting news, Journie Plunkett was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Jorga Stewart was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and two RBI.
Big Sandy's record is now 2-0.
Looking ahead, Big Sandy is taking a road trip to challenge Frankston at 6:00 p.m. on February 21st. As for Pewitt, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Maud at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pewitt has now lost 14 straight dating back to last season, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 29th.
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