Neuse Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 25-9 defeat at the hands of the Lakewood Leopards. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Neuse Charter of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
Nate Dunn was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Boykin, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Lakewood's side, Landon Neal and Rylan Godbold made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Neal tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Godbold pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. At the plate, Neal got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Godbold scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6.
In other batting news, Samuel Johnson was a standout: he scored five runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Carmine Pope, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base.
Neuse Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Lakewood, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-11.
Neuse Charter will challenge Union at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Union is coming into the matchup with six straight losses at home, meaning Neuse Charter will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Lakewood will take on Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rosewood will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Lakewood surely won't give up without a fight.
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