If Southside was feeling good off their 14-4 takedown of Highland last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Southside Southerners took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bald Knob Bulldogs on Thursday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Southside in their matchups with Bald Knob: they've now lost three in a row.
For Bald Knob's part, Avarie Foust made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Foust has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Foust was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Adianna Shoebottom was incredible, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Abby Hutchison was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Southside's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Bald Knob, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-9-1.
Southside does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bald Knob, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hoxie at 4:30 p.m. Bald Knob is facing Hoxie at the right time seeing as Hoxie is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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