Pinecrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Hoke County Bucks, falling 9-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Amaris Welch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Hatcher, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Pinecrest's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Hoke County, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Pinecrest wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 18-4 defeat against Union Pines on the 25th. As for Hoke County, they have also already played their next game, a 5-0 loss against Gray's Creek on the 26th.
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