Shelby's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets out 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Shelby needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Angely Avelar was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Caroline Curtis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Bessemer City's side, Erin Moss made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Maddie Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Bessemer City didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shelby only tossed four.
Shelby's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Bessemer City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Shelby will head out on the road to take on Cherryville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cherryville is coming into the matchup with 11 straight victories at home, so Shelby will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Bessemer City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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