Portsmouth can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the South Point Pointers. That's more bragging rights for Portsmouth, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Katie Ankrom made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Ankrom has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ankrom was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Ankrom wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Dickerson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Karlee Galloway, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On South Point's side, Maddy Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Adyson Copley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Saratina Jackson, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Portsmouth's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for South Point, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Portsmouth will take on Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallia Academy is coming into the match with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Portsmouth will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for South Point, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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