Zion Chapel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Ariton Purple Cats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Zion Chapel of the 6-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Ariton's part, Easton Kilpatrick tossed a big game, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Kilpatrick has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caden Collier, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run and three runs. Lawson Leger was another key contributor, going 1-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Zion Chapel's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Ariton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion Chapel will take on Highland Home at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Ariton will take on Brantley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ariton will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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