Boyd-Buchanan dropped their record down to 13-9 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Soddy Daisy Trojans. The Buccaneers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Ella Meade was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jayde Sims, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Soddy Daisy, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-12-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games.
On Soddy Daisy's side, Izzy Webb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. Webb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Blue was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Lilyana Blaylock was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boyd-Buchanan will square off against Silverdale Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Soddy Daisy, they will challenge Bledsoe County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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