Tanner, AL — Michael Dempsey drove in four on three hits, but Tanner Varsity Rattlers fell to Woodville 19-17 on Saturday. Tanner Varsity Rattlers fell behind by 15 runs in the second inning, but then tried to fight back. Tanner Varsity Rattlers closed the gap by scoring on a dropped third strike, a , a single, a single, a steal of home, a double, a hit by pitch, a double, a double, a single, and a walk. Woodville got on the board in the top of the first inning after B Talley grounded out, scoring one run, Co Lancaster drew a walk, scoring one run, W Patterson drew a walk, scoring one run, N Swam drew a walk, scoring one run, and Talley singled, scoring three runs. Woodville scored seven runs on one hit in the top of the second inning. Ca Lancaster singled, scoring one run, Patterson drew a walk, scoring one run, Swam drew a walk, scoring one run, R White drew a walk, scoring one run, Talley drew a walk, scoring one run, and Takorey Green induced M Jones to hit into a fielder's choice, but two runs scored. Tanner Varsity Rattlers scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. A steal of home scored one run, Ashley Lagrone doubled, scoring three runs, and Trae Malone was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Jones earned the win for Woodville. The pitcher gave up five hits and eight runs (six earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out nine and walking five. Lagrone took the loss for Tanner Varsity Rattlers. The starting pitcher went one inning, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) on two hits, striking out none and walking six. Tanner Varsity Rattlers piled up 12 hits in the game. Tanner Varsity Rattlers's Green, the number eight hitter, led Tanner Varsity Rattlers with four hits in five at bats. Issiah Martinez and Lagrone each collected multiple hits for Tanner Varsity Rattlers. Tanner Varsity Rattlers had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Jaden Williams and Javen Carter led the team with three bases on balls each. Martinez, Jackson Owens, Lagrone, Green, Dempsey, and Carter each stole multiple bases for Tanner Varsity Rattlers. Tanner Varsity Rattlers ran wild on the base paths, accumulating 22 stolen bases for the game. Tanner Varsity Rattlers turned one double play in the game. Woodville piled up nine hits in the game. Lancaster, B Neel, and Patterson each collected two hits for Woodville. Talley led Woodville with five runs batted in. The second baseman went 1-for-5 on the day. Swam led Woodville with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 18 walks for the game. Woodville turned one double play in the game. Tanner Varsity Rattlers play at home on Monday against Vina in their next game. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.