Slocomb entered their tilt with Northside Methodist Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Northside Methodist Academy Knights 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Slocomb, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacie Hall looked comfortable as she pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Slocomb got a big performance out of Molly Mcgowan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Nichols, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Slocomb's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-1. As for Northside Methodist Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slocomb will stay at home for another game and welcome Headland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Slocomb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Northside Methodist Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Providence Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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