On Monday, Alexandria got themselves on the board against St. Clair County, but St. Clair County never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 14-0 margin over the St. Clair County Fighting Saints. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Alexandria considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Pressley Slaten made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Slaten was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jill Cockrell, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Charlee Parris was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Alexandria's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-5-1. As for St. Clair County, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Alexandria will take on Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for St. Clair County, they will be playing at home against Ragland at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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