Wallace-Rose Hill's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the James Kenan Tigers and snuck past 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Wallace-Rose Hill, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Caden Gavin and Dallas James made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Gavin didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, James didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. At bat, Gavin scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while James scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaiden Liu, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Brooks, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On James Kenan's side, Eli Avent made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mason Grady, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, James Kenan didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Wallace-Rose Hill's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-7. As for James Kenan, they dropped their record down to 3-11 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Wallace-Rose Hill will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against North Lenoir at 7:00 p.m. As for James Kenan, they will be playing at home against South Lenoir at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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