Taylorville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Charleston Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Taylorville of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
Taylorville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JESSI WRIGHT, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Charleston's side, Aubrey Cross spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Cross has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Charleston let Railyn Cox and Brie Tomlinson loose on the outfield. Cox went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Tomlinson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Rylee Shrader was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Taylorville's defeat dropped their record down to 5-19. As for Charleston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-7.
Taylorville will head out on the road to challenge Mahomet-Seymour at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Charleston will take on St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Joseph-Ogden will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Charleston surely won't give up without a fight.
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