Bethany Community came into this matchup off a tough 16-run defeat on Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Walkertown Wolfpack by a score of 6-4 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wolves have suffered since April 25, 2025.
Gavin Washburn
| 04/02/26 vs Walkertown | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs Millennium Charter Academy | 2 |
| 03/04/26 @ Millennium Charter Academy | 2 |
| 03/26/26 vs Eastern Guilford | 1 |
| 03/09/26 @ Northeast Guilford | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Gavin Washburn put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. He has become a key player for Bethany Community: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-5 otherwise.
Washburn wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Tucker, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
This is the second loss in a row for Bethany Community and nudges their season record down to 6-6. As for Walkertown, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Bethany Community will face off against Cornerstone Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Walkertown, they will challenge Ben L. Smith at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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