Fort Payne came out on top against Westbrook Christian on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Wildcats walked away with a 7-2 win over the Warriors. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Preston Ledford
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Preston Ledford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Cooper Jackson was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Dylan Harcrow was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Fort Payne now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Westbrook Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Coming up, Fort Payne will be playing at home against Boaz at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Westbrook Christian, they will be taking part in a tournament against Lewisburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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