Bobcats
| 04/17/25 @ Antioch | 20 |
| 04/16/25 @ Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet | 19 |
| 04/15/25 vs Cane Ridge | 17 |
| 04/14/25 vs McGavock | 16 |
| 04/08/25 @ Hillsboro | 16 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Overton). They were the clear victors by a 20-1 margin over the Antioch Bears on Thursday. The Bobcats have beaten the Bears the last eight times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bears has come to flipping the script.
Kaliyha Finley-Gray made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Meacham was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Trista Norris was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles.
Overton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 11 consecutive matchups.
Overton pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Antioch, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Overton will face off against Lawson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lightning have averaged an impressive 11.7 runs per game this season. As for Antioch, they will challenge Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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