West Carteret got themselves on the board against Dixon on Tuesday, but Dixon never followed suit. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bulldogs, sneaking past 1-0. The one-run effort marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Caitlin Dumarce
| 04/08/25 @ Dixon | 13 |
| 04/03/25 @ Richlands | 16 |
| 03/31/25 vs Swansboro | 15 |
| 03/29/25 vs Northwestern | 7 |
| 03/25/25 @ Croatan | 16 |
| + 3 more games |
The result came thanks to Caitlin Dumarce's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, West Carteret's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Millie Kate Young, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
West Carteret's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
West Carteret will take on Havelock at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dixon, they will challenge Swansboro at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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