Shelby County fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Sylacauga on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Aggies by a score of 9-8. Wildcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Aggies since on Thursday.
Danslen Connell (2029) and Kloe Gallups (2026) stepped up to the plate in a big way. Connell (2029) went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Gallups (2026) scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maddy Minton (2030), who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Shelby County's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Sylacauga, they moved to 7-14 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelby County will face off against Comer at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sylacauga, they will head out to face off against Munford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Aggies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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