For the second straight game, East Duplin will face off against North Lenoir. The Panthers will head out on the road to square off against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Duplin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so North Lenoir's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, East Duplin came up short against North Lenoir and fell 5-1. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
For North Lenoir's part, Maddie Rouse was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. Rouse has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Lakyn Whitley was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Alyssa Hatcher was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
North Lenoir hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
North Lenoir's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for East Duplin, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.
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