With a playoff game on the line, Helena rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Pelham Panthers. Winning may never get old, but Helena sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Jaida Holtzclaw looked comfortable as she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Presley Lively was excellent, scoring no runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Helena is on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 22 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 37-7 record this season. As for Pelham, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-14.
Helena does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pelham, they are on the road again on Monday to play Calera at 10:45 a.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pelham: 4.1, Calera: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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