Southwest Guilford extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 13-8 in the process. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northwest Guilford Vikings. The Cowboys were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Southwest Guilford saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaden Morgan, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Northwest Guilford, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games.
On Northwest Guilford's side, Nic Turner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Turner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Reed Benamati was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Gram Kerley, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Looking ahead, Southwest Guilford will square off against Ragsdale at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Cowboys surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northwest Guilford, they will welcome Southeast Guilford at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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