If Purnell Swett was riding high fresh off their 19-9 takedown of Pinecrest last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Purnell Swett Rams fell just short of the Cape Fear Colts by a score of 5-4 on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Colts: they've now lost five in a row.
Lanna Haggans and Nylah Johnson did some serious damage despite the final result: Haggans went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Johnson went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaniya Lewis, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Purnell Swett's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Cape Fear, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Purnell Swett will square off against Jack Britt at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Purnell Swett is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Cape Fear, they will face off against Seventy-First at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cape Fear's pitching crew has only allowed 1.4 runs per game this season, so Seventy-First's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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