Concord proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by ten) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Central Cabarrus Vikings 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spiders have posted since March 26, 2024.
Reed Martin
| 03/11/25 @ West Rowan | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Carson | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Central Cabarrus | 1 |
| 03/07/25 @ Lake Norman Charter | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Salisbury | 1 |
Reed Martin made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Concord is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-7 otherwise. Martin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Martin wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Porter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
The win (which was Concord's third in a row) raised their record to 4-8. A key ingredient in that success has been their performance when it comes to hits: they averaged an imposing 9.33 hits in those games compared to only 4.33 in the others. As for Central Cabarrus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Concord will welcome Robinson at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Robinson will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Central Cabarrus, they will host Northwest Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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