Softball Preview: Whiteville Wolfpack vs. East Columbus Gators
The Whiteville Wolfpack will head out on the road to square off against the East Columbus Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Whiteville can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against East Columbus and snuck past 4-3.
Margaret Cartrette spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Angel Smith and Kensly Wyatt did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Wyatt went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases.
The win got Whiteville back to even at 7-7. As for East Columbus, their loss dropped their record down to 10-3.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Whiteville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like East Columbus struggles in that department as they've averaged .427. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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