Chipley never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Ponce De Leon on Monday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Ponce De Leon Pirates. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 9-5 victory the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Karley Welch
| 03/03/25 @ Ponce De Leon | 8 |
| 02/10/25 vs Blountstown | 7 |
| 02/20/25 vs Sneads | 5 |
| 04/19/24 vs Vernon | 5 |
| 03/02/24 vs Freeport | 5 |
Karley Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Brown, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kenzlee Nelson, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Brown wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Chipley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Chipley's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Chipley Tigers duke it out with Paxton Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chipley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Paxton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ponce De Leon, they will welcome Bethlehem at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Ponce De Leon's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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