Wicksburg typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Providence Christian proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Wicksburg Panthers out 9-7. Winning may never get old, but Providence Christian sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
For Wicksburg's part, Grant Calhoun and Gabe Glover put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, 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.
Providence Christian is 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. As for Wicksburg, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Providence Christian will take on Cottonwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wicksburg, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Horseshoe Bend at 4:30 p.m. Wicksburg's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Horseshoe Bend's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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