The Pelahatchie Chiefs will challenge the Loyd Star Hornets at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Pelahatchie is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Pelahatchie got the win against McLaurin by a conclusive 13-1. The Chiefs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by eight runs or more this season.
Ava Till
| 04/14/25 vs McLaurin | 9 |
| 04/10/25 vs Raleigh | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pisgah | 6 |
Ava Till made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Khloe McLaurin, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Emalyn Waters, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Pelahatchie always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .733. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McLaurin only posted an OBP of .133.
Meanwhile, Loyd Star came up short against West Marion on Monday and fell 5-2.
Loyd Star saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Kate Britt, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Pelahatchie and bumps their season record up to 11-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Loyd Star, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-6.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pelahatchie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .546. However, it's not like Loyd Star struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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