After a string of three wins, Smithville's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Potts Camp Cardinals by a score of 4-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Smithville couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Potts Camp's part, Alyssa Clifton was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Clifton has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Clifton was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaylee Howell was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Smithville's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Potts Camp, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Tishomingo County the next time they take the field. Potts Camp will head out to face Tishomingo County at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Smithville will play them later in the day, at 2:45 p.m.
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