Fort Payne was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Glencoe on Thursday. Fort Payne never let Glencoe get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. Considering the Wildcats have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Olivia Lee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in February of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Carley Cash
| 03/27/25 @ Glencoe | 3 |
| 02/21/25 @ Sipsey Valley | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Gadsden City | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Sardis | 1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Skyline | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carley Cash, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava McGinnis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Fort Payne is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. Glencoe has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, Fort Payne and Glencoe will both be playing Alexandria the next time they take the field. Glencoe will head out to face Alexandria at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Fort Payne will play them later in the day, at 5:00 p.m.
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