Alleghany had lost 11 straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-17 to make it 12. They fell just short of the Mount Airy Granite Bears by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Alleghany saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Hodges, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Mount Airy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Alleghany since March 20, 2019.
On Mount Airy's side, Landon Gallimore made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Gallimore also tossed a walk, which is notable because Mount Airy is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 3-11 otherwise. Gallimore was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alleghany will head out to take on Elkin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Trojans are facing the Buckin' Elks at the right time seeing as the Buckin' Elks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mount Airy, they will venture away from home to square off against West Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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