Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) fans left the game pleased Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC), 10-2 in a non-league match.

With the triumph, Lumberton advances its record to 4-2 on the season. The Pirates host Gray's Creek (Hope Mills, NC) to battle the Bears in a United Eight 3A/4A match on Friday, March 14. The Bears come into the match with a record of 4-3. Gray's Creek won 5-4 in their recent non-league match against Union Pines (Cameron, NC)

The Bucks now have a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lee County for a Sandhills 3A/4A match on Friday, March 14. Hoke County will battle a Yellow Jackets squad coming off a 6-0 non-league loss to Harnett Central (Angier, NC). The Yellow Jackets record now stands at 5-3.