Maplesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Holtville Bulldogs, falling 11-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 two weeks ago.
Cade Smith
| 03/03/25 @ Holtville | 3 |
| 03/19/24 vs Verbena | 2 |
| 03/13/24 vs West Blocton | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Verbena | 1 |
| 03/18/24 vs Autaugaville | 1 |
Cade Smith put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Braden Atcheson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Maplesville's record now sits at 1-8. As for Holtville, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Maplesville has already played their next match, a 14-7 defeat against West Blocton on the 5th. As for Holtville, they will take on Bethlehem Christian Academy in a tournament on Friday. The last three games Bethlehem Christian Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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