The Vernon Yellowjackets will venture away from home to square off against the Wewahitchka Gators at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Vernon has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Vernon challenged Cottondale. in a bug-themed battle on Thursday. Vernon came up short against Cottondale, falling 16-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Wewahitchka waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Tigers a 21-0 shutout. Considering the Gators have won three contests by more than 18 runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Walker Bailey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Wewahitchka got a massive performance out of Rhemy Patrick, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Landon Whitten, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wewahitchka was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .409. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .393 or higher in three consecutive games.
Wewahitchka's record is now 3-1. As for Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
Vernon might still be hurting after the 13-7 defeat they got from Wewahitchka in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Vernon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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