Former TCHS Standout Becomes Fastest Shelton State Pitcher To Reach 100 Strikeouts

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College freshman pitcher Karlie Beth Beasley continues to rewrite the program’s record book, becoming the fastest Lady Buc to reach 100 career strikeouts in just 77.2 innings.

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Beasley, a Northport native and former Tuscaloosa County High standout, hit the milestone this week, further cementing her status as one of the most dominant young arms in the state and in the program's history.

On the season, she has appeared in 14 games and started 11, posting a 6-4 record with a 2.20 earned run average over 79.2 innings.

Beasley has also been a contributor at the dish for the Lady Bucs, slapping nine hits and collecting eight runs batted in this season.

Her most recent achievement adds to what has already been a remarkable freshman debut season for the right-hander, who has established herself as a cornerstone of Shelton State’s pitching staff.

As Patch reported earlier this season, Beasley made headlines after tossing a no-hitter for the Lady Bucs against Southern Union, striking out 15 batters while allowing no hits and no runs in the victory.

In that historic showing, she finished with a perfect line in the box score apart from two runners reaching on errors.

Shelton State softball (21-11, 9-5 ACCC) will return to action Saturday at Snead State Community College.

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