For the second straight game, Pamlico County will face off against East Carteret. The Hurricanes will head out to challenge the Mariners at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Pamlico County's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Carteret on Tuesday. The Hurricanes haven't had much luck with the Mariners recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
For East Carteret's part, Eli Jenkins was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Jenkins is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Mcintosh, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one double.
The victory keeps East Carteret at an undefeated 17-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.0 runs this season. As for Pamlico County, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pamlico County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like East Carteret struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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