The North Lenoir Hawks will square off against the Eastern Wayne Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. North Lenoir has given up an average of 13.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Lenoir lost 19-5 to Farmville Central on Wednesday.
Gracie Peele made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
Meanwhile, Eastern Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of North Johnston. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
North Johnston's batters probably weren't too happy with Mallory Reed, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 17 Ks (she gave up five walks). Reed has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 16 strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
North Lenoir's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Eastern Wayne, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Eastern Wayne's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Lenoir hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. It's a different story for Eastern Wayne, though, as they've only averaged .182. Will they be able to contain North Lenoir's hitters?
North Lenoir got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2022 against Eastern Wayne by a conclusive 20-0 score. Will the Hawks repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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