Aiken was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. Their tough 18-7 loss to the Barnwell Warhorses might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Aiken of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Barnwell's part, Jaidyn Devore made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Devore has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Devore was also big at the plate, going 4-for-6 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Jamieka Jenkins was a standout: she scored five runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Laney Grubbs, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-6.
Aiken's loss dropped their record down to 1-19. As for Barnwell, their win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2.
Aiken will challenge Augusta Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barnwell, they will be playing at home against Williston-Elko at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Barnwell's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
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