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| 04/01/25 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 05/02/24 - Away | 3-11 L |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 8-9 L |
| 04/06/23 - Home | 5-2 W |
| 04/04/23 - Away | 4-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
C.B. Aycock took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Southern Wayne, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Golden Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Saints on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Falcons have posted against the Saints since May 4, 2021.
Janeson Steele made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Caden Cox was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for C.B. Aycock and bumps their season record up to 5-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Southern Wayne, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
C.B. Aycock will head out on the road to face off against West Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Golden Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southern Wayne, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-1 defeat against Terry Sanford on the 2nd.
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