Baseball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Nash Central

Bulldogs

Previous 4 Games

03/21/25 @ Franklinton	6-1
03/19/25 vs North Pitt	5-3
03/18/25 @ East Chapel Hill	9-7
03/14/25 vs Northwest Halifax	18-0

Nash Central came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Franklinton Red Rams by a score of 6-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-2 on March 4th.

Caleb Cox spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Justin Langley, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Flowers, who scored a run and stole a base.

Nash Central's win bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Franklinton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.

Nash Central will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southern Nash at 7:00 p.m. As for Franklinton, they will face off against Roanoke Rapids at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklinton is facing Roanoke Rapids at the right time seeing as Roanoke Rapids is stuck on a four-game losing streak.