It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southside had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Douglas Eagles by a score of 5-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Southside also won the last time the pair played last Thursday.
Jalyn Allen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Peyton Burrell, who went 3-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Jovi Marble was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Southside's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-10-1. As for Douglas, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Southside will be playing in front of their home fans against Boaz at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Boaz will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Southside surely won't give up without a fight. Douglas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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