North Montgomery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 13-7 to the Southmont Mounties. The result was an unpleasant reminder to North Montgomery of the 22-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Ella McManomy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sophia Shea, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Southmont's side, Sammie Crosby made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Crosby has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Crosby was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Mallory Mason was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. Anna Stokes was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
North Montgomery's defeat dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Southmont, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-14.
North Montgomery will face off against Lafayette Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Southmont, they will square off against South Putnam at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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