Lumberton hasn't had much luck against Cape Fear recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Lumberton will head out on the road to face off against Cape Fear at 7:00 p.m. Lumberton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Lumberton earned an 11-7 victory over Ashley. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Screaming Eagle recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Jayla Hunt was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-5. Olivia McLamb was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Hunt wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Lumberton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Cape Fear was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gray's Creek. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Addy Davis and McKinley Kolasa stepped up to the plate in a big way. Davis scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Kolasa scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Amari Adams, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lumberton now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Cape Fear, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-3.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lumberton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Cape Fear struggles in that department as they've averaged .546. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lumberton suffered a grim 18-1 defeat to Cape Fear in their previous matchup on March 4th. Can Lumberton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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