Newnan extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping them down to 10-15. They came up short against Alexander, falling 14-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Alexander this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 on September 8th.
Khloe Walker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Lauren Watson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Alexander, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-2 record this season. Considering they have won 15 contests by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Alexander's side, Ebbie Simmons was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Simmons has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzie Townsend was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Madison Smith, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Newnan will head out on the road to take on Langston Hughes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Alexander, they will be playing at home against Lithia Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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