Pirates
| 04/21/26 vs Dixon | 8-6 |
| 04/20/26 vs New Bern | 1-0 |
| 04/16/26 @ West Carteret | 7-5 |
Swansboro had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dixon Bulldogs, sneaking past 8-6. This was a revenge game for the Pirates: when they faced off against the Bulldogs back in March, they had to take a 3-2 loss.
Patrick Hollifield and Mitchell LaRose were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Hollifield struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, LaRose struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hollifield went 3-for-4 with one run, while LaRose went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI LaRose has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, James Andrews was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Mason Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Swansboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dixon only posted a batting average of .208.
Swansboro's record now sits at 10-7. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Coincidentally, Swansboro and Dixon will both be playing Havelock the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will host the Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Pirates will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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