On Monday, Wakefield never let their opponents score. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over the Rolesville Rams. That's two games straight that Wakefield has won by exactly two runs.
The result came thanks to Samuel Bretherick's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Holden Cooper, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Rolesville's side, Dalen Boykin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two earned runs on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for him.
The victory made it two in a row for Wakefield and bumps their season record up to 8-1. As for Rolesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Wakefield will be playing at home against Rolesville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rolesville, they will head out on the road to take on Sanderson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sanderson is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Rolesville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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