While Hoggard's win against North Brunswick wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hoggard Vikings came out on top in a nail-biter against the North Brunswick Scorpions on Friday, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since March 12, 2024.

Macey Ciamillo
03/14/25 @ North Brunswick | 5 |
03/11/25 @ South Brunswick | 7 |
03/06/25 vs Lumberton | 7 |
03/04/25 @ D.H. Conley | 5 |
02/27/25 vs Purnell Swett | 8 |
Macey Ciamillo made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, Sophie Gee was excellent, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-3. Those stolen bases were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Olivia Demetriou, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Hoggard now has a winning record of 3-2. As for North Brunswick, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3.
Coming up, Hoggard will face off against Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Purnell Swett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for North Brunswick, they will host Topsail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Brunswick also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 8.3 runs per game.
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