D.H. Conley proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the New Bern Bears out 3-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as D.H. Conley also won the last time the pair played back in March.
For New Bern's part, Anna Champey spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. Champey has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
D.H. Conley has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for New Bern, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. D.H. Conley will take on South Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Central is coming into the contest with four straight victories at home, so D.H. Conley will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for New Bern, they will head out on the road to face off against Havelock at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Havelock is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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