Preview: Havelock Rams vs. East Carteret Mariners
Havelock has been on the road for three straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the East Carteret Mariners at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Havelock scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Northside - Jacksonville a 22-0 shutout. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
The team relied heavily on NeVaeha George, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Andria Krupey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, East Carteret got the win against Southside on Friday by a conclusive 15-0. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for East Carteret yet this season.
Grayson Gillikin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Gillikin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Sadie McIntosh was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Ashley Mintz, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Havelock's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for East Carteret, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Havelock has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like East Carteret struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Havelock skirted past East Carteret 5-4 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Havelock have another victory up their sleeve, or will East Carteret turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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