Baseball Preview: Kinston Vikings vs. Southwest Onslow Stallions
Kinston is 0-4 against Southwest Onslow since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Kinston Vikings will look to defend their home field against the Southwest Onslow Stallions at 6:00 p.m.
Kinston was not able to break out of their rough patch last Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of Wallace-Rose Hill.
Kinston saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was DeTeriyon Moore, who went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and a double.
Meanwhile, Southwest Onslow got themselves on the board against Dixon on Thursday, but Dixon never followed suit. They came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 4-0. The win was a breath of fresh air for Southwest Onslow as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Tyler Randolph, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases. Carter Dudley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Kinston's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Southwest Onslow, their victory bumped their record up to 5-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Kinston has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southwest Onslow struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Kinston might still be hurting after the 26-5 defeat they got from Southwest Onslow in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Kinston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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