Wiregrass extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 6-13. They came up short against the Southern Christian Patriots, falling 8-1. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, with their most recent defeat being a 4-1 loss on Saturday.
Mattie Hobson was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one triple and one RBI.
As for Southern Christian, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 17-11. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
On Southern Christian's side, Addison Cole made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Cole has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one run. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 games.
In other batting news, Journee McKee and Jacelyn Mckee did most of the damage at the plate: McKee went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double, while Mckee got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four runs. That's the most runs Mckee has posted over her last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Maggie White, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Wiregrass does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Southern Christian, they will venture away from home to take on Evangel Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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