The Sumrall Bobcats will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Pearl River Central Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. Sumrall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Sumrall can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They blew past Raleigh 12-0. The high-scoring effort was just what Sumrall needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Brandi Bond was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Bond has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bond was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Avery Smith looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Brette Loftin was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Ella Robertson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pearl River Central beat Harrison Central 4-1 on Saturday.
Sumrall's record now sits at 18-9. As for Pearl River Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season.
Sumrall took their win against Pearl River Central in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 7-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sumrall since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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