There's no place like home for Wicksburg, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Rehobeth Rebels on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Wicksburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ellie Cox spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lana Carpenter, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Anleigh Wood was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Wicksburg pushed their record up to 19-9 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs per game. As for Rehobeth, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wicksburg will square off against Geneva County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rehobeth, they will head out on the road to take on Carroll at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carroll hasn't scored more than one runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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