Stone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 9-4 to the Vancleave Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stone of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
Stone saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Connor Tice, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Vancleave's side, Levi Tapp looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Tapp has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aidan Tapp was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Asher Henley, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Stone's loss dropped their record down to 12-11. As for Vancleave, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 18-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stone will take on Gautier at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vancleave, they will be playing at home against Laurel at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Vancleave's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Laurel has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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