Sylacauga was the 10-9 winner over Childersburg when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Sylacauga Aggies took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Childersburg Tigers on Thursday.
Natalee Deason was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Josie Harshberger was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Brookelyn Harris also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Sylacauga has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. The victory snapped Childersburg's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-10 record.
Looking ahead, Sylacauga will face off against Fayetteville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Childersburg, they will be taking part in a tournament against Horseshoe Bend at 9:00 a.m. on March 29th.
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