Vernon is 0-5 against Paxton since April of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Yellowjackets will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Vernon has given up an average of 12 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Vernon fell victim to Paxton and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 15-0 to the Bobcats. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Yellowjackets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Paxton's part, Avionnah Padgett was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. What's more, Padgett posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
In other batting news, Paxton let Kenzie Lassiter and Alyssa Falk run wild. Lassiter scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Falk went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Delia Pennington, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Paxton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vernon only posted an OBP of .154.
Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Paxton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
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