Panthers
| 04/10/25 vs Goldsboro | 13-2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Beddingfield | 10-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Beddingfield | 14-1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Spring Creek | 14-1 |
| 04/01/25 vs Princeton | 17-7 |
| + 3 more games |
North Johnston had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it eight on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Goldsboro Cougars with a sharp 13-2 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 6-0 back in March.
Victoria Sasser made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, North Johnston got a massive performance out of Camden Ford, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Samantha Johnson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
North Johnston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 3.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.6.
North Johnston's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Goldsboro, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
North Johnston and Goldsboro will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Panthers see the field they'll take on Cape Fear at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st. As for Goldsboro, their break will end when they face Southern Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th.
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