Strayhorn came into this matchup off a tough nine-run loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Water Valley Blue Devils by a score of 6-4 on Tuesday. The Mustangs have struggled against the Blue Devils recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Aiyden Saulsberry
| 04/01/25 vs Hickory Flat | 3 |
| 03/29/25 @ Biggersville | 3 |
| 02/22/25 vs Lee Academy | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Water Valley | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Hickory Flat | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
Aiyden Saulsberry was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Strayhorn's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 7-3 (and 1-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Jayden Bowen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Strayhorn's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Water Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Strayhorn will head out to face off against Ingomar at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Water Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Delta Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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