Preview: Goldsboro Cougars vs. Neuse Charter Cougars
Goldsboro is 6-1 against Neuse Charter since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Goldsboro Cougars will be playing at home against the Neuse Charter Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Goldsboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Goldsboro gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over Neuse Charter. The victory was just what Goldsboro needed coming off of a 19-13 defeat in their prior game.
Austin Beckwith was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Armani Scrufari, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Goldsboro's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Neuse Charter, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Neuse Charter's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Goldsboro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. It's a different story for Neuse Charter, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Goldsboro's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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