Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Malone Tigers. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Hunter Dyer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Glenn, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Vernon's record is now 1-7. As for Malone, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vernon will challenge Poplar Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Poplar Springs knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Vernon likes a good challenge. As for Malone, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers challenge the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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