Wilkes Central came into Thursday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the North Wilkes Vikings. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Wilkes Central considering their two-run performance the game before.
Eli Walker made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). Walker was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jacob Adams was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Trey Mayberry was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Wilkes Central's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for North Wilkes, their loss was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilkes Central will face off against North Surry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilkes Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for North Wilkes, they will head out on the road to square off against West Caldwell at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. North Wilkes is facing West Caldwell at the right time seeing as West Caldwell is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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