Ariton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Abbeville on Thursday. The Purple Cats' pitchers stepped up to hand the Yellowjackets a 17-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 17-0 back in March.

Purple Cats
| 04/16/26 @ Abbeville | 17-0 |
| 04/14/26 vs Long | 5-4 |
| 04/11/26 vs Wicksburg | 0-1 |
| 04/10/26 vs Opp | 5-1 |
| 04/09/26 vs Dale County | 4-6 |
Ariton's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-12. As for Abbeville, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ariton will venture away from home to take on Straughn at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Abbeville, they will head out to face off against Russell County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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