Dixie was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their tough 21-5 loss to the South Summit Wildcats might stick with them for a while. Dixie was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as South Summit apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Dixie got a big performance out of Aareney Sip, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and an additional RBI. Eliza Kesterson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Dixie lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On South Summit's side, Toshlyn Louder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Louder was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mariah Bowen was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Peacock, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Dixie's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for South Summit, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Dixie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 8-4 defeat vs. Altamont on the 15th. South Summit has also already played their next matchup, a 16-9 win against Beaver on the 14th.
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