South Central had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it 12. They came up short against the Crestview Cougars, falling 12-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 15-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
South Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Sanders, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. That run marked the first that Sanders has scored this season.
As for Crestview, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Considering they have won five games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Crestview's side, Kalee Hamman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up six Ks. Hamman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on PJ Endicott, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Bella Hillman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Crestview beat South Central by a score of 11-1 on Tuesday.
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