North Mecklenburg got their first taste of in-conference action on Friday and they started things off strong. Everything went their way against the Harding University Rams as North Mecklenburg made off with a 16-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won six in a row.
Ryan Clark
| 03/21/25 vs Harding University | 10 |
| 03/21/24 @ Queen's Grant | 6 |
| 04/09/24 vs Chambers | 5 |
| 03/05/24 vs Hough | 4 |
| 04/30/24 @ Hopewell | 3 |
Ryan Clark made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged three or more in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Ran Diaz was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of North Mecklenburg's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Alxy Alfaro also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
North Mecklenburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
North Mecklenburg's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Harding University, their loss was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: North Mecklenburg beat Harding University by a score of 16-0 later that day.
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