West Lowndes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 25-0 defeat at the hands of the Vardaman Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Lowndes of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For Vardaman's part, Brady White made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. White has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. White was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Vardaman let Bentley Hamilton and Ethan Parker loose on the outfield. Hamilton went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base, while Parker scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Andrew Easley, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
West Lowndes' defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Vardaman, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 16-3.
West Lowndes will head out on the road to face off against Smithville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vardaman, they will be playing at home against Eupora at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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