Vancleave scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Gautier Gators 15-3. The win was familiar territory for Vancleave who now have five in a row.
Hunter Parker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Parker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Levi Tapp looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Asher Henley was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Martin Shaw was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Vancleave is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Gautier, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vancleave will challenge Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Gautier, they will head out on the road to take on East Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Central is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Gautier will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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