Wildcats
| 04/22/25 vs Neuse Charter | 10 |
| 04/22/25 vs Neuse Charter | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ North Duplin | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Union | 16 |
| 04/14/25 @ Clinton | 4 |
| + 16 more games |
Hobbton hasn't had much luck against North Duplin recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will host the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. Hobbton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Hobbton's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Neuse Charter 10-0. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Cougars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Kasey Lee made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hobbton let Lathan Warren and Ayden Lawson run wild. Warren went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Lawson earned two runs and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Braxton McLamb, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Hobbton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in 11 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, North Duplin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-1 to Midway.
North Duplin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was James Graham, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
Hobbton's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for North Duplin, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Hobbton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Duplin struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
