Northside Methodist Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Slocomb Red Tops by a score of 8-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northside Methodist Academy of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
For Slocomb's part, Jacie Hall looked comfortable as she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hall has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Slocomb got a big performance out of Molly Mcgowan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Nichols, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Northside Methodist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Slocomb, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northside Methodist Academy will take on Providence Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Slocomb, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Headland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Slocomb's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Headland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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