In what's become a running theme this season, Wicksburg gave their fans yet another huge win in their first game on Friday. They put the hurt on the Ashford Yellowjackets with a sharp 9-1 victory. The win was familiar territory for Wicksburg who now have seven in a row.
Natalie Cole spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lana Carpenter was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Dahlia Ganz, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Wicksburg is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 22 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 25-9 record this season. As for Ashford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Wicksburg didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-0 victory vs. Pike Road on the 12th. Ashford has also already played their next match, a 27-0 win against Daleville on the 15th.
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