Pender took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Hobbton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Pender came out on top against Hobbton on Monday by a score of 6-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Sean Cummings was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Darius Bowen, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reese Robertson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
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| 03/31/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/24/25 - Away | 0-12 L |
| 03/18/24 - Home | 5-11 L |
| 03/11/24 - Away | 6-7 L |
| 03/14/23 - Home | 2-8 L |
| + 2 more games |
Pender's record now sits at 3-8. As for Hobbton, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-3.
Looking ahead, Pender is taking a road trip to challenge Whiteville at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th. As for Hobbton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. Hobbton's pitchers better be ready for this one: North Duplin has averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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