Hobbton typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday North Duplin proved too difficult a challenge. They were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Wildcats. Considering the Rebels have won three games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Wesley Holmes and Noah Price did most of the damage at the plate: Holmes scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Price scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. North Duplin is 2-1 when Holmes posts two or more runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Noa Quintanillia was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
Rebels
| 04/01/25 @ Hobbton | 12 |
| 03/31/25 vs East Duplin | 7 |
| 03/27/25 vs Rosewood | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Lakewood | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Neuse Charter | 10 |
| + 7 more games |
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: North Duplin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory got North Duplin back to even at 5-5. As for Hobbton, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-4.
Coming up, North Duplin will head out on the road to take on Neuse Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Hobbton, they will welcome Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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