Decatur, MS- The East Central Community College Lady Warriors secured a thrilling doubleheader sweep over Marion Military Institute in Decatur, MS, with a dramatic walk-off win in Game 1 and a defensive battle in Game 2.
Game 1: Lady Warriors Walk It Off, 5-4
Trailing 4-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Warriors staged an impressive rally to snatch victory from Marion Military. After loading the bases with one out, East Central capitalized on back-to-back clutch at-bats, including an RBI single and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch that forced in the winning run for the 5-4 walk-off win.
Emma Freeman delivered the big blow, driving in two runs to tie the game, while Sarah Grace Jones and Lily Wainwright also contributed RBIs. On the mound, Neely Wolverton earned the win in relief, allowing two runs over three innings while striking out two.
Game 2: Pitching and Defense Secure 2-1 Win
The second matchup of the day turned into a defensive showdown, with the Lady Warriors edging out Marion Military 2-1 behind a dominant pitching performance from Macy Nordstrom. Nordstrom went the distance, striking out 10 while allowing just one unearned run on three hits​.
East Central grabbed an early 1-0 lead in the first inning and added an insurance run in the fourth, thanks to key contributions from Maleigh Lemings and Kayleigh Karel. Marion Military threatened late, but strong defensive plays and Nordstrom's poise on the mound sealed the sweep.
With the two victories, the Lady Warriors continue to build momentum as they prepare for their next matchup next Wednesday against the visiting Northwest-Shoals Community College.