Hunt will face off against East Wake at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Hunt is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
If Hunt beats East Wake with 24 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Hunt blew past Southern Wayne 24-3 on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Saints: they've now won three in a row.
Melaina Dixon
| 03/18/25 @ Southern Wayne | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Smithfield-Selma | 2 |
| 03/12/25 @ Nash Central | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Northern Nash | 2 |
| 02/26/25 @ Greene Central | 2 |
Hunt got a massive performance out of Melaina Dixon, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Dixon a new career-high. Kennedie Carnahan was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Hunt always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
East Wake hadn't beaten Rolesville on the road since April 4, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Wednesday. East Wake came out on top against Rolesville by a score of 7-4.
Madison Smith was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Mia Yee also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
East Wake now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Hunt, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hunt hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .439. However, it's not like East Wake struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hunt suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to East Wake when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will Hunt have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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