Providence Grove won against Surry Central last Tuesday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Providence Grove Patriots had just enough and edged the Surry Central Golden Eagles out 6-4. The win was nothing new for Providence Grove as they're now sitting on three straight.
Jayten Beasley made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Beasley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Beasley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Trevor Kirkman looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Beasley wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Ellis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Andrew Thomas, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Surry Central's side, Landon Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Jackson Wilmoth was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Providence Grove's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Surry Central, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Providence Grove will head out on the road to take on Uwharrie Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Uwharrie Charter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Surry Central, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Forbush at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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