It's playoff time, and East Wilkes had no trouble coming through when it counted. They skirted past the South Stokes Sauras 8-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
East Wilkes got a great performance from Elijah Johnson as he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched.
Cardinals
| 05/06/25 vs South Stokes | 8-6 |
| 04/29/25 vs Mount Airy | 6-1 |
| 04/28/25 vs Elkin | 9-1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Starmount | 6-5 |
East Wilkes' victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for South Stokes, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.
East Wilkes will square off against Uwharrie Charter Academy on Friday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. South Stokes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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