Ponce De Leon had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 10-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the Chipley Tigers by a score of 2-1. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Pirates couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ponce De Leon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiyann Alford, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Chipley, their record now sits at 15-4. The win continues a trend for them in their matchups with Ponce De Leon: they've now won five in a row.
On Chipley's side, Kinleigh Peel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. Peel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ponce De Leon will take on Blountstown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.91 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Chipley, they will square off against Marianna at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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