The North Lenoir Hawks and the Eastern Wayne Warriors, after both having extra time off, will shake off the rust and duke it out at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Lenoir has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Johnston hit North Lenoir with a six-run first inning last Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks lost 12-6 to the Panthers. The Hawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
North Lenoir saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kailey Bridwell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Haley Hemby also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Eastern Wayne was a bit more limited in their game last Wednesday. They fell 4-1 to Washington.
Mallory Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on zero hits and racked up 20 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Eastern Wayne now has a losing record of 4-5. As for North Lenoir, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. North Lenoir has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Eastern Wayne struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 1.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Lenoir might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from Eastern Wayne in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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