Aiken has been on the road for five straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Midland Valley Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Aiken hasn't scored more than one runs for six games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Aiken's offense. They suffered a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of Barnwell on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Midland Valley put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Aiken with a sharp 16-1 win. The result was nothing new for Midland Valley, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Karley Bedenbaugh looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Macee McCollum was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jordan Nelson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Aiken's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Midland Valley, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Aiken might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Midland Valley in their previous matchup on Monday. Will Aiken have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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