For the second straight game, Harnett Central will face off against Triton. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Harnett Central will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Harnett Central is returning to their home field after beating Triton on theirs, despite the fact Triton has dominated at home this season. The Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hawks on Tuesday, sneaking past 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Trojans have posted since April 17, 2025.
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The team relied heavily on Rylan Wester, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jonah Swinson, who went 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Harnett Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Triton's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-4. As for Harnett Central, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Harnett Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Triton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 11.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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