Patriots
| 04/21/26 @ Hoke County | 1 |
| 04/17/26 @ Pine Forest | 17 |
| 04/14/26 vs Pine Forest | 5 |
| 04/13/26 vs Montgomery Central | 2 |
| + 12 more games |
The Pinecrest Patriots will face off against the Hoke County Bucks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Pinecrest came up short against Hoke County and fell 4-1. The matchup marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
For Hoke County's part, Niya Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Victoria Brock and Annabelle Lee did most of the damage at the plate: Brock went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Lee went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most hits Lee has posted since back in March.
Pinecrest has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season. As for Hoke County, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Both Pinecrest and Hoke County just can't seem to miss. The Patriots have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. However, it's not like Hoke County struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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