Pender is 0-6 against Whiteville since April of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Patriots will head out to square off against the Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. Pender will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Pender took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hobbton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots came out on top against the Wildcats on Monday by a score of 6-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Patriots as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Sean Cummings made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cummings was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Darius Bowen was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Reese Robertson was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Whiteville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-1 margin over East Columbus on Friday. The Wolfpack might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
Whiteville's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Pender, their record is now 3-8.
Pender might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Whiteville in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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