Sumter County's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over the Jordan Red Jackets. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Madison Shelton made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in September. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Isis Snipes was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Tadaisha Aldridge was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Sumter County has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Jordan, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sumter County will face off against Hardaway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jordan, they will take on Kendrick at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jordan is facing Kendrick at the right time seeing as Kendrick is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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