Harnett Central can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They blew past the Pine Forest Trojans 15-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Harnett Central also won the last time the pair played last Tuesday.
Layton Babb made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Babb has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Babb was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Keoki Monte and Aiden Taylor did most of the damage at the plate: Monte scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Taylor scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Helder Bejarano was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Pine Forest's side, Davis Collier made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Harnett Central's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Pine Forest, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harnett Central will face off against Terry Sanford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Terry Sanford will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Harnett Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pine Forest, they will head out on the road to square off against E.E. Smith at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Forest is facing E.E. Smith at the right time seeing as E.E. Smith is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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