By winning five consecutive games to start the softball season—something they haven’t done since 2017—the Pass Christian Lady Pirates are gaining momentum, especially after mercy-ruling their last three opponents.
Friday was no exception as the Lady Pirates dominated the Gautier Lady Gators 12-2.
Pass Christian jumped out to the lead in the top of the second inning in Gautier after Braylee Cobern, Allie Purchner and Olivia Saucier all singled and scored runs. The Lady Pirates posted five runs on the leaderboard.
The Lady Pirates extended their early lead with four runs in the top of the third inning, thanks to RBI singles by Cobern, Purchner and Saucier.
Makinlee Allen earned the win, allowing only five hits and two runs (zero earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking three.
Landry Boleware took the loss and went five innings, giving up 12 runs (three earned) on 11 hits, striking out two and walking five.
Pass Christian accumulated 11 hits as Purchner, Saucier, Emma Purchner and Cobern each collected two hits. Saucier led Pass Christian with four RBIs as the infielder went 2-for-4.
Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing five walks. Allen and Purchner each stole multiple bases. Pass Christian ran wild on the basepaths, tallying eight stolen bases.
The next game for the Lady Pirates will be Thursday when they host Gulfport at the Philip Terrell Sports Complex at 6:30 p.m.
