Anderson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lapel Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Anderson of the 11-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Dontrez Fuller and Carter Hunt stepped up to the plate in a big way. Fuller scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Hunt went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
Even though they lost, Anderson was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Lapel's side, the team relied heavily on Camden Novak, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Rylie Hudson, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Anderson now has a losing record at 11-12. As for Lapel, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-8.
Anderson will head out on the road to challenge Pike at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pike is coming into the game with four straight losses at home, meaning Anderson will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Lapel will take on Hagerstown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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