Mansfield Christian extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-8 in the process. They lost 18-5 to the South Central Trojans. If the Flames were looking for revenge after losing 16-0 to the Trojans when the teams met back in March of 2019, then they'll just have to keep looking.
South Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
For South Central's part, Viola Culler made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Culler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Sydnee Middaugh was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Zaida Myers, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, five runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mansfield Christian will face off against Delaware Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for South Central, they will square off against Perkins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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