If Ashford was feeling good off their 21-0 takedown of Geneva County in their first game on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ashford Yellowjackets suffered a rough 9-1 defeat at the hands of the Wicksburg Panthers in their second game on Friday. Ashford has not had much luck with Wicksburg recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Wicksburg's part, Natalie Cole spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Cole has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lana Carpenter was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Abbie Ellenburg was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Ashford's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Wicksburg, they pushed their record up to 25-9 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Ashford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 27-0 victory vs. Daleville on the 15th. Wicksburg has also already played their next contest, a 9-0 win against Pike Road on the 12th.
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