Hoggard has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.5 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They lost 12-4 to the Cape Fear Colts. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 8-0 to the Colts when the teams met back in April of 2018, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Hoggard saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Norris, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another was Sophie Gee, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hoggard's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Cape Fear, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoggard will host Midway at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cape Fear, they will welcome North Johnston at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Colts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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