Preview: White Oak Vikings vs. Havelock Rams
White Oak is 1-9 against Havelock since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The White Oak Vikings will stay at home for another game and welcome the Havelock Rams at 6:00 p.m. White Oak is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
White Oak never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Southwest Onslow last Monday. Everything went their way against the Stallions as they made off with a 12-6 victory.
Alyssa Whitcomb and Alyssa Carkhuff were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Whitcomb pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Carkhuff tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Whitcomb has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Whitcomb scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Carkhuff went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Gracie Tompkins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kylie Stephens, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Havelock came up short against South Central on Tuesday and fell 9-5.
Salease George was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Andria Krupey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Havelock hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
White Oak's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Havelock, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. White Oak has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Havelock struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
White Oak might still be hurting after the 12-4 defeat they got from Havelock in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will White Oak 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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