Ashley came out on top against Hoggard on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Screaming Eagle put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 13-1 victory. The Screaming Eagle have beaten the Vikings the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Vikings has come to flipping the script.
Ashley got a great performance from Jackson Lee as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Quinn Bentley, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Tanner Berry was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Ashley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoggard only posted an OBP of .318.
Screaming Eagle
| 04/25/25 @ Hoggard | 13-1 |
| 04/22/25 @ New Hanover | 5-0 |
| 04/08/25 @ West Brunswick | 10-2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Topsail | 4-0 |
| 03/28/25 @ South Brunswick | 6-3 |
| + 3 more games |
Ashley pushed their record up to 18-4 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Hoggard, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashley will face off against South Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Screaming Eagle are facing the Cougars at the right time seeing as the Cougars are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hoggard, they will challenge Topsail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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