It was a good run, but Vardaman unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-2 walloping at the hands of the Mantachie Mustangs. Vardaman was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mantachie apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
For Mantachie's part, Bryson Ford made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Ford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Ford was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Cory Mills was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Colton Baxter was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Vardaman's loss dropped their record down to 20-5. As for Mantachie, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-16.
Vardaman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Mantachie also has no future games currently scheduled.
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