East Carteret is 4-0 against New Bern since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The East Carteret Mariners will look to defend their home field against the New Bern Bears at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
East Carteret scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They never let Southside onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. Considering East Carteret has won three games by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Grayson Gillikin made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Gillikin was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, East Carteret got a massive performance out of Sadie McIntosh, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Ashley Mintz, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Monday New Bern sidestepped West Craven for a 3-2 victory.
Like East Carteret, New Bern also got a great game from a two-way player: Anna Champey. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Champey has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Champey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Champey wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Molly McGuire, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
The win got East Carteret back to even at 4-4. As for New Bern, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. East Carteret has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Bern struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.6. The only question left is which team can snag more.
East Carteret skirted past New Bern 3-1 when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will East Carteret repeat their success, or does New Bern have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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