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| 02/26/25 - Away | 11-1 W |
| 04/04/24 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 04/15/23 - Home | 7-11 L |
| 03/02/23 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 04/20/22 - Away | 7-16 L |
| + 5 more games |
Surry Central had to kick off their season on the road on Wednesday, but they showed no ill effects. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Mount Airy Granite Bears. The game was the first time the Golden Eagles have beaten the Granite Bears on their field since April 25, 2018.
Jackson Wilmoth made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only a hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Surry Central let Eric Branch and Will Pardue run wild. Branch went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run, while Pardue went 1-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Branch a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ty Lloyd, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Coming up, Surry Central will take on Alleghany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mount Airy, they will square off against Forbush at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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