Mount Airy extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 2-17. They lost 11-0 to the Surry Central Golden Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-2 on Tuesday.
As for Surry Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Surry Central's part, Eric Branch made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Branch posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
In other pitching news, Dru Gaddy looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Pardue, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Lloyd, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mount Airy has already played their next game, a 5-1 loss against West Stokes on the 27th. Surry Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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