Southside managed to slip by Oxford the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers came up short against the Yellow Jackets on Monday, falling 13-7. Panthers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Yellow Jackets since Monday.
Lauren Mckee and Rylann Shaw did some serious damage despite the final result: Mckee got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Shaw went 3-for-4 with one home run. That stolen base marked the first that Mckee has snagged this season. Landry Hill was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Southside has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games. As for Oxford, their victory bumped their record up to 11-1.
Southside didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 defeat against Etowah on the 24th. As for Oxford, they have also already played their next matchup, a 19-9 loss against St. Clair County on the 24th.
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