Shades Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Pinson Valley Indians on Monday as the Shades Valley Mounties made off with a 26-7 victory. Shades Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jenna Paxton made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Paxton was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI and three runs.
In other batting news, Ariana Rice was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Kyrie Taylor was another key contributor, scoring four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Shades Valley's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-10. As for Pinson Valley, they dropped their record down to 1-15 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Shades Valley will take on Homewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shades Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Pinson Valley, they will be playing at home against Shades Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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