For the second straight game, Vancleave will face off against Wayne County. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the War Eagles at 1:00 p.m. Vancleave will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
On Friday, Vancleave was able to grind out a solid win over Wayne County, taking the game 9-6.
Dane McElroy
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Dane McElroy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Martin Shaw, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Aidan Tapp, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Wayne County's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-8. As for Vancleave, they pushed their record up to 17-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Wayne County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Vancleave hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. It's a different story for Wayne County, though, as they've only averaged .251. Will they be able to contain Vancleave's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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