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| 03/17/26 - Away | 15-14 W |
| 04/25/25 - Home | 3-19 L |
| 03/25/25 - Away | 2-18 L |
| 04/26/24 - Away | 1-16 L |
| 04/02/24 - Home | 4-19 L |
| + 5 more games |
Cary took a 16-run defeat the last time they faced off against Holly Springs, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Imps won by a run and slipped past the Golden Hawks 15-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Imps.
Makenzie Watkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Catherine Baker and Riley Cassidy did most of the damage at the plate: Baker went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one triple, and one run, while Cassidy got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. What's more, Cassidy posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2025. Mady Kyte also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Cary always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win got Cary back to even at 3-3. As for Holly Springs, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Cary has already played their next contest, a 16-3 defeat against Riverside-Durham on the 19th. As for Holly Springs, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 10-3 loss against Fuquay-Varina on the 19th.
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