CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Gold showcased their depth and consistency in the three-game Blue-Gold World Series sweep over Blue at Frost Stadium to close out a competitive fall season. The series featured strong pitching performances, clutch hitting, and standout individual efforts from both squads as they prepare for the upcoming spring season.
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Game 1: Gold Mocs 8, Blue Mocs 4
Date: October 15
Gold opened the series with an 8–4 win, capitalizing on seven errors by the Blue team.
Baileigh Pitts drove in two runs, while
Zoe Wright went 3-for-4 with a double and a stolen base. Despite a three-hit, two-RBI performance from
Mia Leone - including a home run - Blue couldn't overcome defensive struggles.
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Highlights:
- Gold Mocs: 9 hits, 3 RBIs, 3 stolen bases
- Blue Mocs: 8 hits, 3 RBIs, 1 home run (Leone)
- Winning Pitcher: Sophia Guerra (Gold Mocs)
Losing Pitcher: Taylor Long (Blue Mocs)
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Game 2: Gold Mocs 5, Blue Mocs 2
Date: October 16
Taylor Long dominated in the circle for the Gold Mocs, striking out seven and allowing just three hits in a complete-game effort.
Raven Jones and
Allie Cole each drove in runs, while Blue managed a late two-run rally in the sixth but couldn't close the gap.
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Game 3: Gold Mocs 9, Blue Mocs 7
Date: October 17
In a nine-inning thriller, the Gold Mocs outlasted the Blue Mocs 9–7.
Baileigh Pitts led the offense with three RBIs and a double, while
Ava Cowart scored three times and stole a base. The Blue Mocs responded with a home run from
Abi Bunt and multi-hit games from
Chloe Lackey and
Mia Leone, but the Gold Mocs' late surge proved decisive.
Highlights
- Gold Mocs: 11 hits, 8 RBIs, 6 walks
- Blue Mocs: 9 hits, 5 RBIs, 1 home run (Bunt), 2 doubles
- Winning Pitcher: Emery Bales (Gold Mocs)
- Losing Pitcher: Sophia Guerra (Blue Mocs)
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Series Summary:
- Gold Mocs Record: 3–0
- Blue Mocs Record: 0–3
- Top Performers:
- Gold Mocs: Baileigh Pitts (5 RBIs), Ava Cowart (6 runs, 6 hits), Raven Jones (5 hits, 3 RBIs)
- Blue Mocs: Mia Leone (4 hits, 3 RBIs, HR), Chloe Lackey (4 hits, 3 RBIs), Abi Bunt (4 hits, HR, 4 RBIs)
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The fall series provided valuable reps and highlighted key contributors for both squads. With strong performances on both sides, Chattanooga Softball looks poised for an exciting spring season.