Stockton not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23, 2024. They blew past the Archie Whirlwinds 12-2. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Whirlwinds: they've now won five in a row.
Ellie Pettit was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Zoe Rains and Raelyn Henderson did most of the damage at the plate: Rains went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three doubles, and two runs, while Henderson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those doubles marked the first that Rains hit this season. Nataleigh Brummett was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Stockton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Archie struck out nine times.
Tigers
| 03/28/25 vs Archie | 12-2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Fair Grove | 5-4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Strafford | 12-10 |
| 05/06/24 vs Warsaw | 4-1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Osceola | 17-3 |
| + 4 more games |
Stockton pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Archie, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Stockton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss against Skyline on the 1st. As for Archie, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 22-7 win against Lakeland on the 1st.
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