Goldsboro is 9-1 against Beddingfield since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Goldsboro Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Beddingfield Bruins at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Goldsboro will bounce into Thursday's matchup after beating Eastern Wayne, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Goldsboro was the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over Eastern Wayne on Tuesday.
Dalton Wilkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched. Wilkins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Luke Heathcock was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Gray Seegars, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Beddingfield can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They blew past Spring Creek 18-7.
Like Goldsboro, Beddingfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Christian Reyes. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Reyes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Reyes was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Ethan Stallings was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Scott Keen, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Goldsboro's record now sits at 5-8. As for Beddingfield, their record now sits at 5-8.
Beddingfield's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Goldsboro hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. It's a different story for Beddingfield, though, as they've only averaged .233. Will they be able to contain Goldsboro's hitters?
Goldsboro took their victory against Beddingfield when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Goldsboro since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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