No. 12 PRCC hits on all cylinders in dominant series win

Richard Gleber - Asst. Director of Digital Services and Webmaster

MOORHEAD, Miss. — Strong pitching, flawless defense and dominant offense propelled the No. 12 Pearl River softball team to their second consecutive MACCC series sweep on the road over Mississippi Delta. The Wildcats collected 15 hits in a five-inning 15-0 game-one victory and sure-handed defense and timely hitting in game two pushed the Wildcats to a 6-0 win, securing the series sweep.

“This team never ceases to amaze us,” PRCC head coach Christie Meeks on the Wildcats. “They are starting to put it all together and they keep eliminating the mistakes we have made in the past. Our teams' ability to adjust and adapt is outstanding.

“The one thing we harp on is culture. That is a huge part of us being able to do what we are doing. This was a great sweep on the road.”

GAME ONE

The Wildcats (21-6 overall; 5-1 MACCC) opened the first inning with hot bats, and the offense did not slow down throughout the game against the Trojans (1-25 overall; 0-6 MACCC). Not to be outdone, the Wildcat defense behind the solid pitching from Bella Crawley (Ocean Springs) held the Trojans to two hits in the game.

In the top of the first, with Morgan Lavergne (Baton Rouge, La.; Central) and Dallyn Nance (Nanih Waiya) occupying first and second bases, Cassidy Cartwright (Poplarville) sent a line drive to center for a two-run double, 2-0. In the next at-bat, Bryn Daughtery (Vancleave) singled on a hard grounder to center field to score Cartwright and increase the lead to 3-0. After Destiney Gary (Greenwell Springs, La.; Central) reached base after being hit by a pitch, Jena Pacheco (Vancleave) hit into fielder’s choice. In the next at-bat, Natalie Toups (Brandon; Clinton Christian Academy) reached base after getting hit by a pitch. With bases loaded, CharLee Meadows (Piave; Greene County) sent a line drive to right field to score Gary and Pacheco, 5-0.