Piedmont scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets as the Piedmont Panthers made off with a 15-6 win. Considering Piedmont has won three games by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Piedmont got a great performance from Jacob Heh as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Heh has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Piedmont let Trent Polk and Ethan Harvey loose on the outfield. Polk went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run, while Harvey scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Grayson Slusher, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Piedmont and bumps their season record up to 4-6. As for Forest Hills, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Piedmont will take on Central Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Central Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Forest Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Stanly at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. West Stanly is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Forest Hills will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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