Baseball Recap: North Eagles vs. Wagener-Salley War Eagles
North can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against the Wagener-Salley War Eagles by a score of 11-7 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). North's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tristen Budde was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2. Budde is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Stetson Stack, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
On Wagener-Salley's side, Haiden Rawls was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Rawls was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Byron Murray was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing four bases.
North's win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Wagener-Salley, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
North will take on Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. North has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Wagener-Salley, they will head out on the road to take on Eau Claire at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wagener-Salley has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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