Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Alexander Central). Everything went their way against the Freedom Patriots on Thursday as they made off with an 18-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Cougars
| 04/17/25 @ Freedom | 18-0 |
| 04/15/25 vs Hibriten | 9-0 |
| 04/14/25 @ McDowell | 7-0 |
| 04/11/25 vs South Caldwell | 11-7 |
| 04/09/25 @ Lake Norman | 3-2 |
| + 14 more games |
The victory was the 19th in a row for Alexander Central, bringing their record up to 22-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Freedom, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alexander Central will face off against Palisades at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Freedom, they will square off against Draughn at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season.
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