Buccaneers
| 04/15/25 @ Pinecrest | 2-0 |
| 04/14/25 @ Randleman | 10-0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Ashley | 6-4 |
| 04/08/25 @ South Brunswick | 9-0 |
| 04/04/25 vs West Brunswick | 3-1 |
| + 5 more games |
Laney hadn't done well against Pinecrest recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Buccaneers' pitchers stepped up to hand the Patriots a 2-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for the Buccaneers as they're now sitting on ten straight.
Jesse Smith looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Owen Gore was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jack Holliman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Laney pushed their record up to 14-4 with the win, which was their ninth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Pinecrest, they moved to 13-7 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laney will take on Uwharrie Charter Academy in a tournament on Wednesday. As for Pinecrest, they will be taking part in a tournament against Hoggard at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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