Ariton lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. They lost 12-2 to the Wicksburg Panthers. Ariton has not had much luck with Wicksburg recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
For Wicksburg's part, Ellie Cox spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 14 Ks. Cox has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dahlia Ganz was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ella Grace Kelley, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Ariton's loss dropped their record down to 23-19. As for Wicksburg, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 36-12-1.
Ariton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wicksburg, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win vs. Luverne on the 8th.
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