Wake Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Leesville Road Pride. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pride earlier this season, when they won 10-5.
Wake Forest got a good showing from Camden Kima, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kima has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Cole Rogers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Aramis Perez was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Wake Forest's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Leesville Road, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wake Forest will head out to face off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Leesville Road, they will venture away from home to challenge Millbrook at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Pride's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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