Softball Recap: North Myrtle Beach Takes a Loss

North Myrtle Beach was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-0 to the St. James Sharks. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Chiefs have suffered since March 1st.

Nealy Lockner spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and ten unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.

North Myrtle Beach's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for St. James, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. North Myrtle Beach will challenge rival Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, St. James is set to square off against their familiar foe Socastee at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.