Slocomb extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-11. They lost 14-2 to the Wicksburg Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-2 on Tuesday.
Slocomb saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Finn Hatcher, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That hit was Hatcher's first of the season.
As for Wicksburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games.
On Wicksburg's side, Brennan Mertes and Lucas Bond dominated on the mound. Mertes tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Bond pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mertes is becoming a predictor of Wicksburg's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Jaxon Atwell was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Peyton Bryan was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Slocomb will challenge Pleasant Home at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. As for Wicksburg, they will face off against Kinston at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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