
Bruins
04/02/25 @ Lawrence Academy | 17 |
03/04/25 @ Gates County | 17 |
03/11/25 @ Pasquotank County | 12 |
04/10/25 vs Hertford County | 10 |
04/04/25 vs Northeastern | 10 |
Camden County and Hertford County faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Thursday. The Bruins were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Bears. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won eight contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
Bradley Elias was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Charles Rice looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Adam Gregory and Trot Pipkin did most of the damage at the plate: Gregory scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2, while Pipkin scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. What's more, Pipkin posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Gallina, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Camden County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .529. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive games.
Camden County is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Hertford County, their defeat was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Camden County beat the Bears by a score of 8-0 later that day.
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