Sadly, Spurger is still looking for their first win of the season after five matches. They suffered a rough 18-3 defeat at the hands of the Evadale Rebels on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Spurger of the 19-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Evadale's part, Brayden Stinson was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Stinson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Brett Buckner and Samuel Palmer did most of the damage at the plate: Buckner scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Palmer went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Buckner is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Kaden Byrum was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Spurger's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Evadale, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spurger will challenge High Island at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Evadale, they will head out on the road to take on Big Sandy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Evadale knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Big Sandy likes a good challenge.
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