Wildcats
| 04/29/25 @ Roanoke Rapids | 2-5 |
| 04/28/25 vs Nash Central | 12-6 |
| 04/24/25 vs Wake Prep Academy | 11-8 |
| 04/22/25 @ Princeton | 21-2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Louisburg | 13-1 |
Bunn dropped their record down to 16-4 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins. They fell 5-2 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. The Wildcats were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four games prior), but the Yellowjackets' pitcher proved too tough.
Bunn saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madeline Bryson, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Roanoke Rapids, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games.
On Roanoke Rapids' side, Madison Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shandi Byrum, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Maecy Garriss, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Bunn does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are taking a road trip to take on Southern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Firebirds will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.
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