South Iredell lost against Forbush back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The South Iredell Vikings fell just short of the Forbush Falcons by a score of 6-5.
South Iredell got a good showing from Layne Paxton, who tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, South Iredell saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reid Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Forbush's side, Riley Campbell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Campbell has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
South Iredell's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Forbush, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
South Iredell will head out on the road to take on A.L. Brown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Forbush, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Wilkes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Forbush's favor as the team sits on seven straight wins at home while North Wilkes has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
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