Sneads had to start their season on the road on Monday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Vernon Yellowjackets by a score of 8-7. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Naryah Dudley was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off two hits. Dudley was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kaliyah Robinson made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Brooklynn Fitzsimmons was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sneads will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Port St. Joe at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Vernon, they will venture away from home to face off against Chipley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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