Shelbyville softball suffered its fourth loss of the season Tuesday to Southport, 3-2.

Kylie Sloan scattered seven hits and limited the Golden Bears' high-powered offense to just two runs.

Brooke Lipperd took the loss for Class 4A, No. 6 Shelbyville (22-4). She pitched three innings, allowed five hits and three runs (only one was earned). Cheyenne Eads pitched the final three innings and had seven strikeouts.

Maddie Campton had a solo home run for Shelbyville.

Kylee Edwards produced three of the Golden Bears' seven hits.

Shelbyville closes out the regular season Thursday at 4A No. 9 Center Grove then hosts 4A No. 3 Mooresville Friday.