Vernon hasn't had much luck against Chipley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will take on the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Vernon has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Vernon didn't have quite enough to beat Paxton and fell 14-13. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cheyenne Wilson led a balanced group of hitters, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lila Owens, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Chipley's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Bozeman by a score of 9-8.
Kenzlee Nelson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 4-for-5 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Chadwell, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Chipley's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Vernon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Vernon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chipley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Vernon might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Chipley in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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