For the second straight game, Albemarle will face off against Gray Stone Day. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Albemarle has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 7.
Albemarle lost 10-4 to Gray Stone Day on Tuesday.
For Gray Stone Day's part, Cliffton Hatley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Hatley also tossed a walk, which is notable because Gray Stone Day is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-10 otherwise. Hatley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Logan Aikman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. He has become a key player for Gray Stone Day: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Anthony Decuir, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Albemarle's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Gray Stone Day, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Albemarle has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Gray Stone Day struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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