It was a good run, but Vernon unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Friday. They suffered a rough 10-4 loss at the hands of the Chipley Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vernon of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 5th.
Kaylen Houck made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lila Owens, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
On Chipley's side, Karley Welch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Izabel Henderson, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Jadyn Pettis was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Chipley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vernon will take on Malone at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Vernon will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Chipley will take on Mosley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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