Pickens and North Augusta squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Pickens had to settle for second. They lost 11-3 to the North Augusta Yellow Jackets. Pickens just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
For North Augusta's part, LeAnn Gilbert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jordan Wiley was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Emily Geddes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Pickens' loss dropped their record down to 2-10. As for North Augusta, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Pickens does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Augusta, they will be playing at home against Indian Land at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Augusta will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
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