Vian had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Poteau Pirates by a score of 6-5. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Draighton Fletcher made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Marshall, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Vian will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Eufaula at 4:30 p.m. on March 27th. As for Poteau, they will take on Broken Bow at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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