Wicksburg came tearing into Saturday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Zion Chapel Rebels.
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. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Colon, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Wicksburg pushed their record up to 19-3 with that win, which was their ninth straight on the road. As for Zion Chapel, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wicksburg will take on Providence Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wicksburg's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Providence Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Zion Chapel, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Charles Henderson at 5:00 p.m.
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