Verbena extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 10-10. They came up short against the Autauga Academy Generals, falling 17-5. The Red Devils were not able to make up for their loss to the Generals from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Verbena saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Houston Brothers, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another was Traie Brown, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
As for Autauga Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-6. The result was nothing new for the Generals, who have now won five matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
On Autauga Academy's side, Ethan Wainwright made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Wainwright has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Hayden Causey was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI. Those five runs gave him a new career-high. Monte Harvey also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verbena will venture away from home to take on Winterboro at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Autauga Academy, they will head out to challenge Billingsley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Generals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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