The Green Level Gators will head out on the road to face off against the Hoke County Bucks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Green Level has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with six straight losses, while Hoke County will come in with four straight wins.
Green Hope hit Green Level with a four-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Gators lost 10-2 to the Falcons. Gators fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Falcons since Wednesday.
Green Level saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stella Pepin, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Hoke County posted their closest victory since April 1st on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over Jack Britt.
Niya Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shaniya Mclean, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Victoria Brock was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Hoke County's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Green Level, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Green Level has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hoke County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
