With a playoff game on the line, Ayden - Grifton rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. The win was nothing new for Ayden - Grifton as they're now sitting on three straight.
Josh Tripp and Ashton Watkins were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Tripp struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Watkins pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Tripp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Tripp scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Watkins got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Camden Wilson, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, a run, and a double.
On Roanoke Rapids' side, Collin Elias made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Ayden - Grifton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Roanoke Rapids, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-7.
Ayden - Grifton will challenge North Lenoir on Friday. North Lenoir is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. Roanoke Rapids does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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