Zion Chapel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Wicksburg Panthers by a score of 3-2.
For Wicksburg's part, Easton Dean spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Dean has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Drew Colon was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Zion Chapel's defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Wicksburg, their victory was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion Chapel will take on Charles Henderson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wicksburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Providence Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wicksburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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