It was a good run, but Cape Hatteras unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Hobgood Charter Raiders by a score of 13-11. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cape Hatteras of the 14-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Taylor Hickman led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Eryn Ratliff, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Cape Hatteras was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Hobgood Charter's side, they let Cristina Martinez and Elainie Leggett loose on the outfield. Martinez went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Leggett went 1-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Rae Cannon, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4.
Cape Hatteras' defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Hobgood Charter, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season.
As of now, neither Cape Hatteras nor Hobgood Charter have any future games scheduled.
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