Wicksburg and Ariton squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Wicksburg had to settle for second. They lost 12-5 to the Ariton Purple Cats. Wicksburg's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Gabe Glover made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
On Ariton's side, Austin Evans spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Evans has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aven Cook, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Lawson Leger was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Wicksburg's loss dropped their record down to 22-5. As for Ariton, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 23-8-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Wicksburg by a score of 4-3.
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