Providence Grove can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the East Davidson Golden Eagles. The win was just what Providence Grove needed coming off of a 12-0 loss in their prior game.
Andrew Thomas and Jayten Beasley made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Thomas struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Beasley tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Thomas has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Thomas scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3, while Beasley scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Flinchum, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Providence Grove's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for East Davidson, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Providence Grove will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Surry Central at 7:00 p.m. Surry Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.3 runs per game this season. As for East Davidson, they will head out on the road to take on Ledford at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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