In what's become a running theme this season, Pender gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Whiteville Wolfpack. The victory was nothing new for Pender as they're now sitting on three straight.
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 continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Olivia Gurganus, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Whiteville's side, Kensly Wyatt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Pender pushed their record up to 10-3 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Whiteville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Pender by a score of 13-3.
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