Wilson Prep came tearing into Tuesday's contest with 13 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Warren County Eagles 4-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Wilson Prep also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Kaden Ferrell and Gage Lockhart made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Ferrell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Lockhart struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ferrell scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Lockhart went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Deandre Sellers was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Wilson Prep pushed their record up to 14-2 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Warren County, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilson Prep will square off against Southeast Halifax at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southeast Halifax will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Wilson Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Warren County, they will head out on the road to challenge Rocky Mount Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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