Neuse Charter unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Wake Prep Academy Guardians by a score of 6-5 on Monday.
Connor Phillips put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Phillips was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Brayden Parr made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Hayden Jones was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Neuse Charter has already played their next contest, a 19-0 defeat against East Wake Academy on the 3rd. As for Wake Prep Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 7-1 loss against Franklinton on the 26th.
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