Purple Devils
| 04/11/25 @ Jefferson Christian Academy | 16 |
| 03/18/25 vs Jefferson Christian Academy | 15 |
| 04/10/25 vs Winterboro | 13 |
| 04/03/25 vs Victory Christian | 7 |
| 03/20/25 @ Gadsden City | 6 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ragland). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Jefferson Christian Academy Eagles a 16-0 shutout on Friday. The Purple Devils haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Jesslyn Carlise was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Envy Jordan was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Hadley Elliot was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Ragland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive contests.
Ragland picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-13. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Ragland has already played their next game (against Winterboro), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Jefferson Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Victory Christian at 4:30 p.m.
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