Wicksburg waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Slocomb Red Tops. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-2 on Tuesday.
Brennan Mertes and Lucas Bond dominated on the mound. Mertes pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Bond pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mertes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
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On the hitting side, Jaxon Atwell was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Kolt Dickerson was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Wicksburg hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive matchups.
Wicksburg's record now sits at 8-5. As for Slocomb, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Coming up, Wicksburg will be playing in front of their home fans against Kinston at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Slocomb, they will welcome Pleasant Home at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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