North Wilkes hasn't had much luck against Surry Central recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Golden Eagles at 6:30 p.m. North Wilkes has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Wilkes is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against North Surry, falling 17-7.
Meanwhile, Surry Central hadn't done well against East Surry recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Golden Eagles won by a run and slipped past the Cardinals 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Golden Eagles have posted since March 12th.
Jackson Wilmoth made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Woodring, who went 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kasen White, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
North Wilkes' defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Surry Central, their victory bumped their record up to 14-6.
North Wilkes might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Surry Central in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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