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| 04/01/25 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 13-2 W |
| 04/09/24 - Away | 7-2 W |
| 04/06/23 - Away | 17-2 W |
| 04/05/23 - Home | 9-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
While Union Pines's victory against Hoke County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Vikings skirted past the Bucks 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted against the Bucks since March 4, 2020.
The team relied heavily on Preston Whitaker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was David Park, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Union Pines hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoke County struck out eight times.
With the victory, Union Pines broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-8. As for Hoke County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union Pines will square off against Western Harnett at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hoke County, they will challenge Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bucks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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