For the second straight game, East Carteret will face off against Northside - Pinetown. The Mariners will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. East Carteret has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
East Carteret came up short against Northside - Pinetown on Tuesday, falling 17-8.
For Northside - Pinetown's part, Allie Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, EllaKate Hanna was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Riley Hudson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Northside - Pinetown was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win snapped Northside - Pinetown's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-6 record. As for East Carteret, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-8.
East Carteret's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Mariners have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Northside - Pinetown, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will East Carteret continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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