Neuse Charter scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Union Spartans with a sharp 32-13 victory. With that win, Neuse Charter brought their scoring average up to 7.4 runs per game.
Connor Phillips and Brayden Parr were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Phillips tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Parr tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Phillips scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Parr scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Nate Dunn was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Alex Candes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Neuse Charter's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Union, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neuse Charter will take on North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union, they will head out on the road to square off against Lakewood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lakewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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