Chatham Central dropped their record down to 18-3 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Southeast Alamance Stallions by a score of 8-7. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Stallions earlier this season, when they won 4-2.
Sallie Oldham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Goldston, who went 3-for-4 with two runs.
As for Southeast Alamance, they now have a winning record of 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 26th.
On Southeast Alamance's side, Tatum Shelton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. With that strong performance, Shelton is now averaging an impressive 5 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ava Wheeley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Anna Thomas, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Chatham Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southeast Alamance, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-3 defeat against Seaforth on the 1st.
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