
Trojans
03/12/25 vs Lee County | 6-0 |
03/11/25 vs Westover | 17-0 |
03/07/25 vs Western Harnett | 13-0 |
03/04/25 @ Western Harnett | 4-0 |
Harnett Central put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lee County Yellow Jackets a 6-0 shutout. Considering the Trojans have won three contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Christopher Gaudet looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Brantley Champion was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Keoki Monte also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Harnett Central pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.2 runs on average over those games. As for Lee County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harnett Central will challenge Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Harnett Central is facing Westover at the right time seeing as Westover is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lee County, they will take on Hoke County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lee County will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Hoke County will have lost three straight heading into Friday's contest.
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