Beddingfield hasn't had much luck against North Johnston recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Beddingfield Bruins will be playing in front of their home fans against the North Johnston Panthers at 6:30 p.m. Beddingfield has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Beddingfield is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 15-1 to Goldsboro. That's two games in a row now that the Bruins have lost by exactly 14 runs.
Meanwhile, North Johnston entered their tilt with Franklin Academy on Wednesday with two consecutive wins , and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Patriots. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by exactly ten runs.
Tyler Coates and Reid Willoughby made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Coates struck out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Meanwhile, Willoughby tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of North Johnston's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). At the plate, Coates went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Willoughby went 1-for-5 with three RBI and one double. The dominant performance gave Willoughby a new career-high in RBI.
In other batting news, Zach Peacock was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season. Seth Scott was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
North Johnston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
North Johnston's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Beddingfield, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Beddingfield suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to North Johnston in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Beddingfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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