Upperman came into this matchup off a tough ten-run defeat last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Clarksville Academy Cougars by a score of 8-6 on Saturday. The Bees have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Upperman got a good showing from Braiden Wolke, who didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Julian Llano was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Chris Wirsing, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Upperman kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Upperman's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Clarksville Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Upperman will head out on the road to square off against Oakland at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Clarksville Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Rossview at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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