West Carteret is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They will host the Dixon Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. The last four games West Carteret has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While West Carteret didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out J.H. Rose 5-4.
Saylor Gray
| 03/19/25 @ J.H. Rose | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ North Pitt | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Dixon | 1 |
| 04/24/24 @ East Carteret | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs White Oak | 1 |
Ella Grace Rodriguez and Saylor Gray did most of the damage at the plate: Rodriguez went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, while Gray scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Those two runs gave Gray a new career-high.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Dixon's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They came up short against Laney, falling 13-2.
Kaylie Moore was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Alivia Nokes was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
West Carteret's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Dixon, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both West Carteret and Dixon just can't seem to miss. West Carteret has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like Dixon struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.9 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Carteret might still be hurting after the 13-3 defeat they got from Dixon in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will West Carteret have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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