The South Cameron Tarpons will face off against the Gueydan Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. South Cameron has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 13.
South Cameron came up short against Starks on Friday, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gueydan). They blew past V.B. Glencoe Charter 22-4 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bears.
Joshua Mayer made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Shawn Perrin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. He is becoming a predictor of Gueydan's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-14 when he doesn't). Charlie Thibodeaux was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Gueydan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
South Cameron's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Gueydan, their record is now 6-15.
South Cameron might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Gueydan in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can the Tarpons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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