Baseball Recap: Alexander Central Beats Watauga for Their Third Straight Win

It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Alexander Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Watauga Pioneers 5-4. Winning may never get old, but the Cougars sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Dillion Church looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Gavin Bentley

Runs (Career)

03/21/25 vs Watauga	2
03/14/25 @ North Davidson	1
02/28/25 @ Davie	1
02/25/25 vs Davie	1
04/26/24 vs Freedom	1

At the plate, Gavin Bentley was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Maddix Reese was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.

Alexander Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.

Alexander Central pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Watauga, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.

Looking ahead, Alexander Central will square off against South Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. South Caldwell will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Alexander Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Watauga, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hibriten at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hibriten's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Watauga's hitters will have their work cut out for them.