Stratford's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Elmore City-Pernell Badgers 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Stratford also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2019.
Grady Carter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Carter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Carter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Canaan Weddle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Elmore City-Pernell's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was D Milligan, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base.
Even though they lost, Elmore City-Pernell hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stratford struck out 12 times.
Stratford's win bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Elmore City-Pernell, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stratford will take on Prague at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stratford is on a four-game streak of home losses, Prague a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Elmore City-Pernell will take on Maysville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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