Farmville Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Greene Central Rams by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Farmville Central of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Alex Moye was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Greene Central's side, Braden Burress was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Burress has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Burress was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Riley Radford was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Farmville Central's loss dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Greene Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 20-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Farmville Central will take on North Pitt at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Pitt is coming into the matchup with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Farmville Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Greene Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Croatan at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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