Southport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Speedway Sparkplugs. That's two games in a row now that Southport has lost by exactly four runs.
Southport saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ally Kiefner, who went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Speedway's side, Hayli Clampitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Clampitt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mallory Short was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Laney Jarrett was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Southport's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Speedway, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
Southport will take on Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Perry Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Speedway, they will head out on the road to challenge Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Speedway will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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