South Point was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Portsmouth Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Point of the 18-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 6th.
Maddy Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Adyson Copley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Saratina Jackson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Portsmouth's side, Katie Ankrom made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Ankrom was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Ankrom wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Dickerson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emily Cheatham, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
South Point's defeat dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Portsmouth, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Point will stay at home for another game and welcome Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Portsmouth will take on Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallia Academy is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Portsmouth will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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