Swansboro proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dixon Bulldogs, sneaking past 2-1. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 2-1 victory last Friday.
Patrick Hollifield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
Pirates
| 04/22/25 @ Dixon | 2-1 |
| 04/16/25 @ McMichael | 13-3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Dixon | 2-1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Richlands | 16-3 |
| 03/27/25 @ West Carteret | 2-1 |
| 03/25/25 @ White Oak | 10-7 |
Swansboro's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Dixon, their loss dropped their record down to 8-11.
Looking ahead, Swansboro will challenge Havelock at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Dixon, they are taking a road trip to challenge Southwest Onslow at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stallions have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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