Aiken was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 20th straight defeat. They lost 10-0 to the Midland Valley Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aiken of the 17-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Midland Valley's part, Mallorie Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Addison Haltiwanger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Macey Nelson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Aiken's defeat dropped their record down to 1-21. As for Midland Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Aiken does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Midland Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Easley at 6:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Midland Valley's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Easley has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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