Eastern Wayne had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-17 to make it 14. They lost 22-0 to the Goldsboro Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-1 back in April.
As for Goldsboro, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-14. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Goldsboro's part, Bladen Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Jones has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Avery Grant was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Goldsboro is undefeated when Grant posts three or more RBI, but 5-14 otherwise. Antrel Jones also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As of now, neither Eastern Wayne nor Goldsboro have any future games scheduled.
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