Swansboro took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Laney Buccaneers by a score of 5-2. For the Pirates, this counts as revenge for the 5-0 victory the Buccaneers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Patrick Hollifield
| 02/28/25 vs Laney | 7 |
| 04/30/24 @ Richlands | 4 |
| 04/23/24 vs Dixon | 5 |
| 04/16/24 vs Richlands | 2 |
| 04/12/24 vs West Carteret | 0 |
| 04/02/24 vs White Oak | 13 |
Patrick Hollifield made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Hollifield wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dean Germosen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Laney's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Swansboro will host Ashley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Laney, they will face off against Swansboro at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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