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| 04/01/25 - Away | 14-0 W |
| 04/25/24 - Away | 15-5 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 32-13 W |
| 05/03/23 - Home | 18-4 W |
| 04/04/23 - Away | 16-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Neuse Charter is a perfect 10-0 against Union since May of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Cougars will look to defend their home field against the Spartans at 6:00 p.m. Union took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Neuse Charter, who comes in off a win.
Neuse Charter hadn't beaten Lakewood on the road since May 11, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Cougars walked away with a 9-6 win over the Leopards. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.
Connor Phillips made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Hayden Jones was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-3. Will Denning was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 26th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Hobbton, falling 16-0.
Union's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Neuse Charter, their victory bumped their record up to 3-10.
Neuse Charter took their win against Union in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 14-0 score. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Spartans have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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