Myrtle Beach is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Monday. They are headed away from home for the first time to face off against the St. James Sharks at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Myrtle Beach has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Myrtle Beach turned things around against Waccamaw on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Warriors.
The team relied heavily on Shianne Needle, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Madalyn Thompson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Myrtle Beach always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waccamaw only posted an OBP of .343.
Meanwhile, St. James fell victim to Summerville and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 7-0 to the Green Wave. The Sharks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
St. James' defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Myrtle Beach, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
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