
Tigers
04/19/25 vs Fort Payne | 4-3 |
04/18/25 vs Belgreen | 5-2 |
04/18/25 vs Sardis | 15-1 |
04/17/25 @ North Jackson | 11-0 |
04/14/25 vs New Hope | 18-3 |
+ 7 more games |
Madison County came tearing into Saturday's match with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Fort Payne Wildcats. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Savannah McGilton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Livy Huter, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Allison Yeary, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Madison County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 14 consecutive games.
Madison County's win bumped their record up to 26-10. As for Fort Payne, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-14.
Looking ahead, Madison County will take on Cullman in a tournament on Saturday. As for Fort Payne, they will take on Skyline at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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