Softball Recap: Fort Payne Drops Highest Score of Season Against Gadsden City

Wildcats

Team Score (Highest)

04/03/25 @ Gadsden City	26
03/08/25 vs Skyline	14
04/01/25 vs Coosa Christian	11
03/14/25 vs Gadsden City	11
03/10/25 @ Pisgah	10

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fort Payne). They put the hurt on the Gadsden City Titans with a sharp 26-12 victory on Thursday. With that win, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.

Cory Kramer and Carley Cash did most of the damage at the plate: Kramer fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances, while Cash got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. What's more, Kramer posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March. Another player making a difference was Brylee Parks, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.

Fort Payne hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gadsden City struck out six times.

Fort Payne has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for Gadsden City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.

Fort Payne will square off against Skyline at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Gadsden City, they will challenge Hokes Bluff at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.