Candor had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 20-2 walloping at the hands of the Edison Spartans. Candor has not had much luck with Edison recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Edison's part, Gabby Milazzo and Kailey Ripley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Milazzo struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Ripley pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Milazzo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Milazzo went 4-for-4 with three RBI, while Ripley scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Carissa Cowan was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Maycie Bennett, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Edison and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Candor will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Edison at 4:30 p.m. As for Edison, they will head out on the road to face off against Spencer-Van Etten at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Edison's pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so Spencer-Van Etten's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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