The East Columbus Gators will be playing at home against the Whiteville Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. East Columbus will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought contest, but East Columbus had to settle for a 4-3 loss against Whiteville.
For Whiteville's part, Margaret Cartrette spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Whiteville let Angel Smith and Kensly Wyatt loose on the outfield. Smith scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Wyatt went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases.
East Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Whiteville, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.
Whiteville's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: East Columbus has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Whiteville, though, as they've been averaging 10.9. Given East Columbus' sizable advantage in that area, Whiteville will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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