Southern Reynolds was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Summersville Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southern Reynolds of the 14-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Summersville's part, Riley Buttress was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Buttress was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Buttress is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Michel, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tara Bryant, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Southern Reynolds' defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Summersville, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southern Reynolds will challenge Naylor at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Naylor is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Southern Reynolds will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Summersville, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Eminence at 4:00 p.m.
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