After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Holy Savior Menard, Alexandria was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dutchtown Griffins, sneaking past 3-1. The Trojans haven't had any issues with the Griffins recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Ella Melder
| 02/26/25 @ Kinder | 4 |
| 02/27/25 vs West Ouachita | 6 |
| 02/21/25 @ Pine Prairie | 8 |
| 02/22/25 vs North Vermilion | 8 |
| 02/24/25 vs Iota | 8 |
Ella Melder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mary Claire Brinkman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Alexandria's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Dutchtown, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexandria will welcome Grace Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Grace Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Dutchtown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverside Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Dutchtown has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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