Handley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Tigers have suffered since March 14th.
Handley got a good showing from Skylar Hester, who tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
Aden Anthony
| 03/20/25 vs Anniston | 4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Talladega | 3 |
| 03/20/25 vs Anniston | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Randolph County | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Benjamin Russell | 2 |
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At the plate, Handley saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aden Anthony, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The Tigers are 7-1 when Anthony posts two or more runs, but 10-12 otherwise. Another was Brody Esttes, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Handley's loss dropped their record down to 17-13. As for Benjamin Russell, the victory got them back to even at 12-12-1.
Looking ahead, Handley will take on Woodland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Benjamin Russell, they will face off against Elmore County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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