It was a good run, but Wicksburg unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Providence Christian Eagles by a score of 9-7. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Wicksburg in their matchups with Providence Christian: they've now lost four in a row.
Grant Calhoun and Gabe Glover were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. Throwing, Calhoun tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Glover pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Calhoun went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Glover went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brody Campbell and Easton Dean stepped up to the plate in a big way. Campbell scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Dean went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Wicksburg's defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-4. As for Providence Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wicksburg will take on Horseshoe Bend at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Wicksburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Providence Christian, they will be playing at home against Cottonwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Christian will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
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