The Martin County Gators will challenge the Havelock Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Havelock took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Martin County, who comes in off a win.
Martin County was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Eastern Randolph on Tuesday. The Gators were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Wildcats. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Colin Lewis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Martin County got a big performance out of Brody Whitaker, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Joel Pierce also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Havelock's offense. They came up short against Swansboro on Tuesday, falling 10-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Rams were not able to get on the board.
Martin County pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Havelock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Martin County has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Havelock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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