New Bern had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-9 to make it six. They lost 13-1 to the Jacksonville Cardinals. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 4-2.
As for Jacksonville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-6. Considering they have won five games by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Jacksonville's part, Jonathan Pittman and Vasco Sutton made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Pittman tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Sutton pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Pittman went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Sutton got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Pittman is becoming a predictor of Jacksonville's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Kaiden Cox was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025. Ryan Yates was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. New Bern will head out to challenge Swansboro at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Jacksonville, they will venture away from home to face off against East Carteret at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mariners' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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