The McAdory Yellowjackets will head out on the road to square off against the Shades Valley Mounties at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
McAdory unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of Brookwood by a score of 4-3.
McAdory got a good showing from Caleb Reed, who tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Reed has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sawyer Pearsall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Eli Payne, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Shades Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. Their tough 13-2 defeat to Shelby County might stick with them for a while.
James Allen was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. J'Caius Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
McAdory's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-10. As for Shades Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-22.
Shades Valley's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: McAdory has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. It's a different story for Shades Valley, though, as they've only averaged .299. Will they be able to contain McAdory's hitters?
McAdory took their win against Shades Valley when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for McAdory since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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