Pickens Academy had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-10 to make it six. They came up short against the Northridge Jaguars, falling 11-5. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Jaguars this season, with their most recent defeat being a 14-1 loss back in February.
As for Northridge, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5-2. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Northridge's part, they got a massive performance out of Anna Reed, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Reed has posted since back in February. Millie Tucker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Coming up, Pickens Academy will face off against Hubbertville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Northridge, they will take on Tuscaloosa Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Jaguars will need to watch out since the Knights have now posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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