If Wetumka was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Indianola last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chieftains lost 14-5 to the Varnum Whippets on Friday. The Chieftains were not able to make up for their loss to the Whippets from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Dwayne Lowe made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Cason Crump, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Wetumka's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Varnum, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wetumka will take on Stroud at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Chieftains surely won't give up without a fight. As for Varnum, they will welcome Allen at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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