West Stanly defeats East Rutherford to move to next round

Published 6:37 pm Saturday, May 13, 2023

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West Stanly (24-3) defeated East Rutherford 3-1 at home.

Camden Wimbish and Carson Morton combined for a one-hitter, with Morton gaining his 10th win of season, head coach Chad Yow said.

Brendan Fulcher had two hits and a run scored. Connor Lindsey and Morton both had doubles and RBIs.

Catcher Ben Mecimore threw out a runner trying to steal in the fourth inning to end a threat, Yow said.

The Colts will now face West Stokes Tuesday night. The Wildcats (22-4) beat the R-S Central Hilltoppers 8-1 Friday.