Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pelham). They put the hurt on the Homewood Patriots with a sharp 15-3 victory on Tuesday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Jordan Young made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in February of 2024.
Laini Stewart
| 02/25/25 @ Homewood | 3 |
| 02/22/25 vs Prattville | 1 |
| 02/22/25 vs Prattville Christian Academy | 1 |
| 02/22/25 vs Corner | 2 |
| 05/06/24 vs Calera | 0 |
| 04/29/24 vs Briarwood Christian | 3 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laini Stewart, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted three hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Rebecca Roy, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Pelham kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory got Pelham back to even at 3-3. As for Homewood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chilton County's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Pelham's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Homewood, they will be playing at home against John Carroll Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. John Carroll Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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