Ashford will head out to face off against Vernon at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Ashford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Ashford came out on top against Early County on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Yellowjackets walked away with a 6-2 win over the Bobcats. The Yellowjackets haven't had any issues with the Bobcats recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Joseph Everette spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chris Bond, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Cooper Conn was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Wewahitchka hit Vernon with a five-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Yellowjackets lost 12-2 to the Gators. The defeat continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Gators: they've now lost seven in a row.
Vernon's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Ashford, their win bumped their record up to 14-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Ashford has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Vernon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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