Eastern Wayne is 1-9 against North Johnston since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Warriors will square off against the Panthers at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Wayne has given up an average of 20.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eastern Wayne lost 22-1 to SouthWest Edgecombe on Friday.
Meanwhile, North Johnston entered their tilt with Washington on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Pam Pack 14-4. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Talton 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. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Seth Scott was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for North Johnston: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Ethan Rabil was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
North Johnston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Eastern Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for North Johnston, their record is now 12-7.
Eastern Wayne suffered a grim 32-2 defeat to North Johnston in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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