North Caroline was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 14-7 to the St. Michaels Saints. The result was an unpleasant reminder to North Caroline of the 15-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For St. Michaels' part, Jacob Bealefeld was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Bealefeld has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bealefeld was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Connor Wheeler was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Pearson Greenwood was another key contributor, going 1-for-5 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
North Caroline's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for St. Michaels, the win was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-1.
North Caroline didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-5 victory vs. Easton on the 24th. St. Michaels has also already played their next contest, a 6-5 defeat against Colonel Richardson on the 24th.
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