In what's become a running theme this season, Maplesville gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They put the hurt on the Verbena Red Devils with a sharp 9-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but Maplesville sure is getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Bradlee Padgett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Padgett has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Padgett was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Pearce Yergan was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brayden Atcheson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Maplesville's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Verbena, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maplesville will take on Billingsley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maplesville will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive. Verbena will take on Central of Coosa County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Verbena is facing Central of Coosa County at the right time seeing as Central of Coosa County is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.
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