Vernon hasn't had much luck against Cottondale recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. It'll be a Battle of the Bugs Vernon Yellowjackets face off against Cottondale Hornets at 6:00 p.m. Vernon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Vernon didn't have quite enough to beat Poplar Springs and fell 6-5.
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Hunter Dyer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Vernon is 2-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 0-7 otherwise.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 12 runs the game before, Cottondale was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They fell 7-2 to Arnold. The defeat continues a trend for the Hornets in their meetings with the Marlins: they've now lost three in a row.
Lane Johnson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Conner Barton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Cottondale's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Vernon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vernon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cottondale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vernon suffered a grim 11-5 defeat to Cottondale 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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