Shelby County extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-11 in the process. They fell 16-11 to the Portland Christian Eagles. Even if the Rockets couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Kaylee Cox was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. Bailey Landes also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Portland Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games.
On Portland Christian's side, Piper Scott was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI. With that strong performance, Scott is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Addie Bragg was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelby County will challenge Collins at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Portland Christian, they will face off against Fort Knox at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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