It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mount Airy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Cherryville Ironmen. Winning may never get old, but Mount Airy sure is getting used to it with their 25th in a row.
Mount Airy's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Rylan Venable, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Venable has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Mount Airy's win was their 15th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 25-1. As for Cherryville, their loss dropped their record down to 19-10.
Mount Airy will stay at home for another game and welcome Uwharrie Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Uwharrie Charter will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something Mount Airy surely won't give up without a fight. Cherryville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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