Aiken was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They suffered a rough 9-1 defeat at the hands of the North Augusta Yellow Jackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aiken of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For North Augusta's part, Eleanor Brummond was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Brummond has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brummond was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Ayla Holmes was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Lia Allen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Aiken's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for North Augusta, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aiken will take on Augusta Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Augusta Christian knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Aiken likes a good challenge. As for North Augusta, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Midland Valley at 5:30 p.m. on April 15th.
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