The Cape Hatteras Hurricanes will square off against the Hobgood Charter Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cape Hatteras is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Cape Hatteras will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Ocracoke, who they had gone 0-9 against in their nine prior meetings. Cape Hatteras was the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Ocracoke on Friday. The Hurricanes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by seven runs or more this season.
Trae Wyatt was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Liam Van Druten was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Hobgood Charter put another one in the bag last Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged out North East Carolina Prep 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since April 16, 2024.
LUKE LANIER spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Hobgood Charter's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was MASON MILLS, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cape Hatteras' record now sits at 4-5. As for Hobgood Charter, their record is now 3-0.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cape Hatteras has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Hobgood Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cape Hatteras beat Hobgood Charter 8-5 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will Cape Hatteras repeat their success, or does Hobgood Charter has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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