For the second straight game, Nash Central will face off against Roanoke Rapids. The Bulldogs will venture away from home to face off against the Yellowjackets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Nash Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Roanoke Rapids' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Nash Central took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Roanoke Rapids by a score of 9-6. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Caleb Cox
| 04/15/25 vs Roanoke Rapids | 9 |
| 04/09/25 vs Bunn | 8 |
| 04/03/25 @ Rocky Mount | 8 |
| 03/27/25 @ Southern Nash | 8 |
| 03/21/25 @ Franklinton | 8 |
Caleb Cox tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Justin Langley was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Tyler Bowen was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Nash Central has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Roanoke Rapids, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6.
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