After only two runs in their last match, Willow Spring made sure to put some runs up on the board against Cleveland on Tuesday. The Willow Spring Storm put the hurt on the Cleveland Rams with a sharp 10-2 win. That's more bragging rights for Willow Spring, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Austin Fletcher tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jake Pereira, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Luke Howell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Cleveland's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xander Meyer, who went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI.
Willow Spring's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Cleveland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-7.
Willow Spring will be playing at home against Harnett Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Harnett Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Willow Spring surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cleveland, they will be playing at home against Willow Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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