Piedmont came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Central Academy Cougars out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Piedmont, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jacob Heh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Grayson Slusher was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
On Central Academy's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jonah Brzuchowski, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
The win got Piedmont back to even at 6-6. As for Central Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Piedmont will take on Crest at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crest will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Piedmont surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against East Mecklenburg at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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