Baseball Preview: Paul W. Bryant Stampede vs. Central Falcons
The Paul W. Bryant Stampede will head out on the road to take on the Central Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Paul W. Bryant had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let Central onto the board and left with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday. The win was just what Paul W. Bryant needed coming off of a 13-3 loss in their prior match.
Jayden Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Aiden Store was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Brandon Gooden was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Paul W. Bryant's victory bumped their record up to 11-6-1. As for Central, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
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