Surry Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ashe County Huskies. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Golden Eagles have suffered since April 25, 2024.
Emma Gentry
| 04/05/25 vs Ashe County | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ North Wilkes | 1 |
| 03/26/25 @ Elkin | 2 |
Emma Gentry was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Surry Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenidi Hall, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Surry Central now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Ashe County, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Surry Central will take on North Surry at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Greyhounds' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Golden Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ashe County, they will be playing at home against Hibriten at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Huskies are on a four-game streak of home wins, the Panthers a six-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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