The South Stokes Sauras will venture away from home to challenge the Wilkes Central Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Stokes is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
On Monday, South Stokes was able to grind out a solid victory over Elkin, taking the game 7-3. The Sauras haven't had any issues with the Buckin' Elks recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Tucker Monday
| 04/21/25 @ Elkin | 13 |
| 03/11/25 vs Alleghany | 8 |
| 04/19/24 @ North Stokes | 7 |
| 03/04/25 @ Walkertown | 6 |
| 04/30/24 vs North Stokes | 6 |
Tucker Monday made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one double and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of South Stokes' success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 6-11 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabe Ingold, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Reid Tilley, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Wilkes Central hadn't done well against West Wilkes recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Blackhawks, sneaking past 9-7. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
South Stokes' record now sits at 9-11. As for Wilkes Central, their record is now 5-15.
Everything went South Stokes' way against Wilkes Central in their previous meeting back in March of 2015, as South Stokes made off with a 28-5 win. Do the Sauras have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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