Slocomb couldn't beat Providence Christian on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the sixth inning. The Red Tops fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 9-8. Red Tops fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Eagles since on Thursday.
Molly Mcgowan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Knowles, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Slocomb dropped their record down to 11-16-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Providence Christian, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-15-1.
Coming up, Slocomb will take on Arnold in a tournament on Friday. The Red Tops' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Marlins have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Providence Christian, they will welcome Geneva County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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