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| 04/29/25 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 03/28/25 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 04/26/24 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 03/26/24 - Home | 0-1 L |
| 04/18/23 - Away | 0-1 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hoggard's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Topsail Pirates 2-1. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Parker Gosselink looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hoggard's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Preston Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Hoggard's victory bumped their record up to 7-16. As for Topsail, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 13-10.
Coming up, Hoggard will challenge New Hanover at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Topsail, they will take on Laney at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Buccaneers will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
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