It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but North Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Barnwell Warhorses 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since March 12, 2024.
Ashton Brazell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Brazell was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Cassidy Horton was excellent, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Camryn Santacroce, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Knights
| 05/06/25 @ Barnwell | 6-5 |
| 05/01/25 vs Great Falls | 4-8 |
| 04/28/25 vs Andrew Jackson | 1-13 |
| 04/23/25 vs McBee | 8-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cheraw | 2-16 |
North Central's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-20. As for Barnwell, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-9 record this season.
As of now, neither North Central nor Barnwell have any future games scheduled.
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