Stanhope Elmore was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 13-9 to the Auburn Tigers. That's two games in a row now that Stanhope Elmore has lost by exactly four runs.
Stanhope Elmore got a good showing from Bryson Wright, who pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Wright has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Hayden Anderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ethan Walls, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Stanhope Elmore's loss dropped their record down to 7-21. As for Auburn, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.
Stanhope Elmore will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Prattville Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. Prattville Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Stanhope Elmore surely won't give up without a fight. As for Auburn, they will be playing at home against Smiths Station at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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