Asheboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 19-4 loss at the hands of the Ragsdale Tigers.
Asheboro saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Allen, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Woody, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Ragsdale's side, Gracie Cuthrell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Cuthrell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cuthrell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Anderson Froysell was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5. Hattie Hitchcock was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and two runs.
Asheboro's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Ragsdale, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Asheboro's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Montgomery Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ragsdale will take on Western Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Western Guilford is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Ragsdale will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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