After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Dixon, Swansboro was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the West Carteret Patriots 5-4. This was payback for Swansboro, who suffered a 3-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Addison McMillan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on eight hits. She also set a new season high mark in earned runs with no.
On the hitting side, Swansboro saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katherine Cahall, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Arianna Hoffman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On West Carteret's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kaelyn Margoupis gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Margoupis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ella Grace Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Zoe Sabourin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
The victory got Swansboro back to even at 5-5. As for West Carteret, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Swansboro will take on Richlands at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Swansboro will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. West Carteret will take on Dixon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixon will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something West Carteret surely won't give up without a fight.
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