Vardaman took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Water Valley, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Vardaman Rams skirted past the Water Valley Blue Devils 7-6. This was payback for the Rams, who suffered an 8-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Brady White
Brady White made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Vardaman is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-4 otherwise. White was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Moore, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Taylen Carter also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
With the win, Vardaman broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Water Valley, they moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vardaman will venture away from home to face off against Smithville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vardaman is facing Smithville at the right time seeing as Smithville is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Water Valley, they will head out to challenge Delta Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Water Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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