The Sheridan Blackhawks will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers at 5:00 p.m. Sheridan has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 13.
Sheridan lost 19-1 to Carroll on Wednesday.
Shelby Eaton was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Alexandria-Monroe fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Frankton on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 6-5. It was the first time this season that Alexandria-Monroe let down their fans at home.
Brynlee Humphries was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over nine innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits. Humphries has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Humphries was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Riley Thomas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emmie Gullion, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Sheridan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Alexandria-Monroe, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-3.
Sheridan might still be hurting after the 12-3 defeat they got from Alexandria-Monroe when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Sheridan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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