Gilmer is 1-9 against Ridgeland since October of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Bobcats will host the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Gilmer's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Ridgeland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Gilmer fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Chattooga on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Indians by a score of 4-3.
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Braley Stewart spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mary Grace Jones made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Ridgeland ultimately got the result they hoped for last Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Dade County 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted against the Wolverines since August 6, 2022.
Kailynn Bailey was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in August of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alaina Shaver, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
The win got Ridgeland back to even at 1-1. As for Gilmer, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Gilmer might still be hurting after the 14-6 loss they got from Ridgeland in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Bobcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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