If Northside - Pinetown was feeling good fresh off their 17-8 takedown of East Carteret last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers fell just short of the Mariners by a score of 8-7 on Friday. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mariners earlier this season, when they won 17-8.
Megan Hopkins was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Northside - Pinetown's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-7. As for East Carteret, their record is now 7-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northside - Pinetown will take on Jones at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for East Carteret, they will face off against Pamlico County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Mariners' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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