Neuse Charter came into Thursday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Union Spartans on Thursday as the Neuse Charter Cougars made off with a 15-5 victory. That's more bragging rights for Neuse Charter, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Landon Wendel was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Wendel was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Jones, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Eli Edwards was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Neuse Charter's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-11. As for Union, they dropped their record down to 0-14 with that loss, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season.
Neuse Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Union also has no future games currently scheduled.
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