The Hoggard Vikings will face off against the Ashley Screaming Eagle at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hoggard will be strutting in after a victory while Ashley will be coming in after a defeat.
Hoggard is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 19-10 margin over Purnell Swett on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Vikings needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Preston Smith
| 03/30/26 @ Purnell Swett | 5 |
| 03/06/25 vs West Carteret | 3 |
| 03/21/26 vs Millbrook | 2 |
| 03/09/26 @ Wilmington Christian Academy | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ New Hanover | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Preston Smith, who went 5-for-6 with one home run, five runs, and seven RBI. Those five hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Ochipa, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hoggard kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Ashley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of West Brunswick.
Jahmeer Damon was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Ashley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Hoggard, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Hoggard suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Ashley when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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