Tuesday just wasn't the day for Verbena's offense. Their tough 10-0 loss to the Maplesville Red Devils on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Verbena's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Maplesville's part, Bradlee Padgett made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Padgett has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Padgett was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Maplesville let Jake Carlee and Jacob Coats loose on the outfield. Carlee went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run, while Coats scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brayden Atcheson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Verbena's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10-1. As for Maplesville, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-7.
Verbena didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-2 win vs. Autaugaville on the 21st. Maplesville has also already played their next match, a 16-15 victory against West Blocton on the 20th.
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