Havelock scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the White Oak Vikings as the Havelock Rams made off with a 13-5 victory. With that win, Havelock brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Elana Krupey and Salease George made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Krupey tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, George didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Krupey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Krupey scored a run while going 2-for-5, while George went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, NeVaeha George was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Alexis Fredericks was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Havelock, White Oak also got a great game from a two-way player: Alyssa Carkhuff. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 11 unearned) runs off 15 hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Carkhuff was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Avery Sise made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Tompkins, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Havelock's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for White Oak, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Havelock is on the road again on Thursday to play Northside - Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. Northside - Jacksonville's hitters has struggled lately (they haven't scored a run in three consecutive games), something the team is no doubt ready to change. As for White Oak, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lejeune at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. White Oak is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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