Rolesville came into Tuesday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Knightdale Knights a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Rolesville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Jordan Wiggins's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Carter DeSilva and Jayshawn Richardson did most of the damage at the plate: DeSilva scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Richardson scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Knightdale's side, Taybron Simpson spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits.
Rolesville's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Knightdale, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Rolesville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-1 loss vs. West Johnston on the 10th. Knightdale has also already played their next match, an 11-0 defeat against Cary on the 10th.
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