North Duplin was the 6-5 winner over Rosewood when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The North Duplin Rebels fell just short of the Rosewood Eagles by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs North Duplin has scored all season.
North Duplin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Duff, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
On Rosewood's side, Ed Gardner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Gardner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Gardner was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
North Duplin's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Rosewood, their win was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Duplin will take on Neuse Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Duplin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Rosewood, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Hobbton, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Rosewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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