While East Chapel Hill's victory against Northern Durham wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wildcats won by a run and slipped past the Knights 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since March 21, 2024.
McKenna White
| 04/17/25 vs Northern Durham | 9 |
| 04/15/25 @ Chapel Hill | 9 |
| 04/14/25 vs Riverside-Durham | 10 |
| 04/09/25 @ Carrboro | 15 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hillside | 6 |
McKenna White spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauren Steiner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Esha Kamath, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
East Chapel Hill has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Northern Durham, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Chapel Hill will head out to challenge Jordan at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Falcons have now posted at least ten runs in their last six matchups. As for Northern Durham, they will venture away from home to square off against Hillside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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