While Purvis's win against Oak Grove wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tornadoes had just enough and edged out the Warriors 5-4. The victory continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won three in a row.
Kade Lawler
| 02/20/26 vs Oak Grove | 9 |
| 03/25/25 @ Forrest County Agricultural | 7 |
| 03/18/25 @ Sumrall | 7 |
| 05/13/25 @ Sumrall | 6 |
| 04/28/25 @ Greene County | 6 |
Kade Lawler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Nash Teater was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
Purvis' record now sits at 3-1. As for Oak Grove, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Coming up, Purvis will be playing at home against West Marion at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Oak Grove, they will head out to face off against Poplarville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season.
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