Beddingfield had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it four. They lost 14-2 to the Ayden - Grifton Chargers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-0 on Tuesday.
As for Ayden - Grifton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-1. Considering they have won seven contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Ayden - Grifton's part, Austin Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Hunter Hollingsworth looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Zach Loftin was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Smith, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beddingfield will take on North East Carolina Prep in a tournament on Monday. The Bruins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Ayden - Grifton, they will head out to challenge Pamlico County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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