Brownsboro had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it five. They fell just short of the Van Vandals by a score of 11-9. That's two games in a row now that the Bears have lost by exactly two runs.
As for Van, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-13-1. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly two runs.
For Van's part, Hudson Adkison and Connor Mccurley did most of the damage at the plate: Adkison went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Mccurley got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. The Vandals are undefeated when Adkison posts two or more stolen bases, but 8-13-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Rawly Hinch, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Brownsboro will challenge rival Mabank at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Van is set to face off against their familiar foe Athens at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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