In what's become a running theme this season, Harnett Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the E.E. Smith Golden Bulls a 14-0 shutout. Give Harnett Central's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Brayden Sears was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Sears was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Taylor, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Wesley Barefoot, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Harnett Central has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for E.E. Smith, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-12.
Harnett Central will take on Fuquay - Varina at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fuquay - Varina will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Harnett Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for E.E. Smith, they will head out on the road to square off against Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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