Softball Recap: Pamlico County Hurricanes vs. Croatan Cougars
It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Pamlico County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Croatan Cougars out 3-2. The win was familiar territory for Pamlico County who now have four in a row.
Layla Prescott was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 15 over ten innings pitched. Prescott has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Prescott was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Prescott wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kylee Freeman, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Pamlico County has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Croatan, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pamlico County will face off against Lejeune at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pamlico County is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Croatan, they will square off against Dixon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Croatan has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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