After flying high against Laurel Hill last Friday, Ponce De Leon came back down to earth. The Pirates came up short against the Rocky Bayou Christian Knights on Tuesday, falling 10-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-2 last Thursday.
Braiden Yates
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Ponce De Leon saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braiden Yates, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Yates is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Ponce De Leon's loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-6. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ponce De Leon will face off against Altha at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, they will square off against Pensacola Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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