Softball Recap: East Wake Wins Going Away Against Southern Wayne

Warriors

Margin (Wins)

03/04/25 @ Smithfield-Selma	29
02/25/25 @ Knightdale	22
03/11/25 vs Southern Wayne	19
04/08/25 @ Southern Wayne	18
03/07/25 vs Hunt	15

East Wake never got on the board in their matchup two weeks ago, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Southern Wayne on Tuesday. They blew past the Saints 20-2. Considering the Warriors have won six games by more than 12 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Scarlett Avila-Cristobal and Madison Keith made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Avila-Cristobal tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Meanwhile, Keith tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Avila-Cristobal has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Avila-Cristobal scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Keith scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave Keith a new career-high.

In other batting news, Madison Smith was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Emma Powers was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.

East Wake always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

East Wake's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Southern Wayne, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.

Looking ahead, East Wake will be playing in front of their home fans against C.B. Aycock at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors are facing the Golden Falcons at the right time seeing as the Golden Falcons are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Southern Wayne, they will head out on the road to face off against South Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight.