Softball Preview: Pender Patriots vs. Whiteville Wolfpack
Pender has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Whiteville Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pender is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Pender gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Whiteville.
Alyna Rooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jamiah Johnson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Olivia Gurganus was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Pender has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Whiteville, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-9.
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