Aiken had lost 18 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-13 to make it 19. They lost 14-4 to the South Aiken Thoroughbreds. The Fighting Green Hornets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Thoroughbreds from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Aiken saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Weimer Kate, who went 2-for-3 with two triples and two runs.
As for South Aiken, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 4-19 record. That looming 14-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On South Aiken's side, Skyler Gray made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. Gray was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Ella Shuford and Alexis Meyer did most of the damage at the plate: Shuford went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs, while Meyer went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most RBI Meyer has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiera Nickles, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aiken will head out to take on Ridge View at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South Aiken, they will venture away from home to face off against River Bluff at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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