Autaugaville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 16-1 defeat at the hands of the Maplesville Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Autaugaville of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Maplesville's part, Jake Carlee made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Carlee was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Coats, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trace Payne, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Autaugaville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Maplesville, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-6.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Verbena the next time they take the field. Maplesville will host Verbena at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Autaugaville will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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