Ariton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 12-5 to the Headland Rams. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Purple Cats have suffered against the Rams since March 18, 2019.
Beth Dixon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Makinlyn Munn, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Ariton's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Headland, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ariton will welcome Slocomb at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ariton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Headland, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Houston Academy at 4:30 p.m. Headland also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 11 runs per game.
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