Sheffield had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-11-1 to make it seven. They came up short against the Overton Wolverines, falling 13-5. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Wolverines this season, with their most recent loss being a 14-2 defeat on Friday.
Kamauri Whitley was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs.
As for Overton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-6-1. Considering they have won nine matches by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Overton's side, they let Tamarge Carey and Jeremiah Haynes run wild. Carey got on base in all three of his plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs, while Haynes got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Haynes has posted since back in March. Aiden Dillard was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sheffield will take on Freedom Prep Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Overton, they will face off against Cordova at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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