Ayden - Grifton's game last Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Ayden - Grifton also won the last time the pair played back in February.
Aaliyah Williams was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jo Nowell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On C.B. Aycock's side, Haylee Ezzell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Ezzell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Aaliyah Lassiter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Ashleigh Gardner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Ayden - Grifton has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for C.B. Aycock, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayden - Grifton will take on Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for C.B. Aycock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Johnston will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something C.B. Aycock surely won't give up without a fight.
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