Ayden - Grifton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets with a sharp 17-8 victory. The result was nothing new for Ayden - Grifton, who have now won four contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Bailor Peebles was incredible, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Connor Loftin, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Roanoke Rapids' side, Ryan White was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. RJ Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Roanoke Rapids was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ayden - Grifton only hit two.
The win made it two in a row for Ayden - Grifton and bumps their season record up to 9-3. As for Roanoke Rapids, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.
Ayden - Grifton will head out on the road to challenge Greene Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Greene Central will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Ayden - Grifton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Cape Fear at 1:00 p.m. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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