There's no place like home for South Stokes, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the East Wilkes Cardinals on Tuesday, sneaking past 9-7. That's more bragging rights for the Sauras, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Xander Martin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of South Stokes' success: when he posts at least one home run the team is 2-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't).
Levi Bailey
| 03/14/25 vs Alleghany | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs East Wilkes | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Alleghany | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs McMichael | 1 |
| 02/27/25 vs Walkertown | 1 |
Martin wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Levi Bailey, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Bailey has become a key player for South Stokes: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-6 otherwise. Another was Samuel Kidd, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory got South Stokes back to even at 6-6. As for East Wilkes, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Stokes will challenge East Surry at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East Wilkes, they will square off against South Stokes at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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