The Neuse Charter Cougars are taking a road trip to take on the Hobbton Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neuse Charter is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
On Wednesday, Neuse Charter got the win against Union by a conclusive 20-2.
Hayden Jones was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Knox Gipe also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Neuse Charter always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Hobbton was a bit more limited in their matchup on Wednesday. They fell just short of North Duplin by a score of 3-2.
Hobbton saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Neal, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Neuse Charter's record now sits at 4-10. As for Hobbton, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Neuse Charter has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Hobbton struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Neuse Charter came up short against Hobbton when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 8-4. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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