Southside has not done well against Barbe recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Southside Sharks put the hurt on the Barbe Buccaneers with a sharp 14-2 victory. The win was familiar territory for Southside who now have four in a row.
Brooklyn Foreman spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Southside got a massive performance out of Abby Fontenot, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maci Menard, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Southside is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Barbe, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southside will take on Kaplan at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Barbe, they will be playing at home against Sam Houston at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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