South Lenoir and Greene Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but South Lenoir had to settle for second. They fell 5-0 to the Greene Central Rams. Considering the last time South Lenoir couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For Greene Central's part, Braden Burress was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Burress has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Burress was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Burress wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Will Radford, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Elijah Monroe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
South Lenoir's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Greene Central, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 23-0.
South Lenoir does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Greene Central, they will challenge Bunn on Tuesday. Greene Central is looking to tack on another W to their 17-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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