With a playoff game on the line, Petal rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Gulfport Admirals by a score of 11-7. The victory was some much needed relief for Petal as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaley Weathersby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Morgan Taylor was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Gracie Drinkwine, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Petal's win bumped their record up to 18-9. As for Gulfport, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Petal beat Gulfport by a score of 11-7 later that day.
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