In what's become a running theme this season, Pell City gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Clay-Chalkville Cougars a 15-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Pell City sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Savannah McGaha looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Reese Edwards relieved her and did a solid job, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Pell City let Bella Danna and Kherington Keith loose on the outfield. Danna went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI, while Keith went 1-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Haley Baker was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Pell City has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 19-11 record this season. As for Clay-Chalkville, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pell City will take on Oxford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Clay-Chalkville, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Mae Jemison at 12:30 p.m.
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