Pelion scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Silver Bluff Bulldogs with a sharp 15-5 win. Considering Pelion has won seven games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Brianna Trimnal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Trimnal has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Trimnal was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Pelion got a massive performance out of Savanna Padgett, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Lisa Marie Corley was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
On Silver Bluff's side, Haeley Bowman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Makayla Allen, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
The victory (which was Pelion's fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-8. As for Silver Bluff, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Pelion will be playing at home against Fox Creek at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pelion knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Fox Creek likes a good challenge. As for Silver Bluff, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Horse Creek Academy at 5:30 p.m. Silver Bluff will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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