
Panthers
08/21/25 @ Clarkston | 22 |
08/25/25 @ Druid Hills | 20 |
08/26/25 vs Lithonia | 18 |
08/14/25 @ Westlake | 15 |
09/02/25 @ Northview | 11 |
Southwest DeKalb hadn't done well against Chamblee recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Bulldogs. Considering the Panthers have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jasmin Josey made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Chrissee Taylor was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Flournoy, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Southwest DeKalb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chamblee only posted an OBP of .263.
The win (which was Southwest DeKalb's third in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Chamblee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwest DeKalb will square off against Marist at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Chamblee, they will welcome Lakeside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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