The Verbena Red Devils will challenge the Holy Spirit Catholic Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Verbena has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Verbena came up short against Autauga Academy on Thursday, falling 14-6. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Holy Spirit Catholic had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Aliceville by a score of 5-2 on Monday.
Alex Tant made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Tant wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jake Barnett, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Charlie Strozier also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Verbena now has a losing record of 10-11. As for Holy Spirit Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 6-9.
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