In what's become a running theme this season, Forbush gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They never let the Wilkes Central Eagles onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory was nothing new for Forbush as they're now sitting on 11 straight.
Gavin Maines made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Maines has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Maines was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Forbush let Braylon Beane and Colton Moxley loose on the outfield. Beane scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Moxley scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Moxley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Bo Moxley, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Forbush's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-2. As for Wilkes Central, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Forbush will be playing in front of their home fans against East Surry at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Forbush knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully East Surry likes a good challenge. As for Wilkes Central, they will head out on the road to face off against West Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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