For the second straight game, Northeastern will face off against Pasquotank County. The Eagles will welcome the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northeastern has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northeastern is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Monday. They came up short against Pasquotank County, falling 13-7.
For Pasquotank County's part, Landon Dodson and Connor Beech made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Dodson struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Beech tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dodson also tossed no walks, which is notable because Pasquotank County is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-11 otherwise. At the plate, Dodson went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Beech got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two runs gave Beech a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nathan Rice, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nathan Raynor, who went 3-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base.
Northeastern's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Pasquotank County, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12.
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