Hoggard came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-5 to the Pinecrest Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
Christian Atkinson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Bair Kuneyl also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hoggard has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.89 runs. As for Pinecrest, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-7.
Looking ahead, Hoggard will face off against Laney at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Buccaneers will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pinecrest, they will host Union Pines at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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