Bears
| 08/25/25 @ Laney | 18-0 |
| 08/20/25 @ Glenn Hills | 18-0 |
| 08/18/25 vs Glenn Hills | 15-0 |
Burke County's rock-solid pitchers showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They didn't even let the Laney Wildcats on the board, marking the Bears' second-straight 18-0 shutout. The Bears haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Leigha Boynton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single hit in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alexa Beatty, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Madeleigh James was another key player, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Burke County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .679. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .655 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Burke County's record is now 3-5. As for Laney, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Burke County will host Hephzibah at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Laney will be paying especially close attention to the Bears' contest: after the Bears face off against the Rebels, they'll take on Laney again at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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