Dudley extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-15. They came up short against the Grimsley Whirlies, falling 24-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Whirlies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-3 on Tuesday.
Dudley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Jeffries, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
As for Grimsley, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Grimsley's side, Shaffer Shelton looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shelton has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Levi Ponder and Max Snyder did most of the damage at the plate: Ponder fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while going 3-for-3, while Snyder went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those two home runs gave Ponder a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Piccioli, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Dudley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grimsley, they will face off against West Forsyth at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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