Northeast Guilford came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Dudley Panthers out 10-9. This was a revenge contest for Northeast Guilford, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-4 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Joe Wilson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Logan Wray, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a double.
On Dudley's side, John Madden made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Derrick Johnson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Dudley didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northeast Guilford only tossed four.
Northeast Guilford now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Dudley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Northeast Guilford will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Rockingham County at 6:00 p.m. Rockingham County is coming into the matchup with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Northeast Guilford will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Dudley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southern Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dudley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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