South Plaquemines hasn't had much luck against Belle Chasse recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Hurricanes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
South Plaquemines took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 18-16 victory over Metairie Park Country Day.
Mahki'Yah Brown was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Shylen Prout, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact: South Plaquemines kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Belle Chasse never let their opponents score on Wednesday. Everything went their way against A.J. Ellender as they made off with a 15-0 win. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by eight runs or more this season.
South Plaquemines' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-7. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.0 runs over those games. As for Belle Chasse, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-10.
South Plaquemines might still be hurting after the 18-3 defeat they got from Belle Chasse when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Hurricanes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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