Softball Recap: Saluda Extends Road Winning Streak to Three

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

03/29/25 vs Westwood	16
04/01/25 @ Batesburg-Leesville	12
03/28/25 vs Strom Thurmond	11
03/21/25 @ Pelion	11
03/11/25 @ Chapin	8

Saluda barely beat Batesburg-Leesville the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Panthers a 12-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.

Miller Martin made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.

In other pitching news, Kylee McGlohorn looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Nyla Jordan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Amy Sorcia, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Saluda hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five strikeouts batters in six consecutive games.

Saluda's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Batesburg-Leesville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saluda will venture away from home to square off against American Leadership Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Batesburg-Leesville, they will challenge Fox Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Predators will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.