Upson-Lee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the McIntosh Chiefs by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Knights have suffered since August 31, 2023.
Cale Ellington was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Anna Claire Dean was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Upson-Lee's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for McIntosh, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Upson-Lee will stay at home for another game and welcome Jasper County at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Upson-Lee has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for McIntosh, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Crawford County at 10:00 a.m.
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