New Bern has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging three runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They fell 10-7 to the Topsail Pirates. The Bears haven't had much luck with the Pirates recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Anna Champey put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kierstyn Darnell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellie Poston, who went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
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Even though they lost, New Bern hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Having lost for the first time this season, New Bern fell to 9-1. As for Topsail, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Bern will square off against Northwestern at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Topsail, they will face off against Hoggard at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hoggard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Topsail's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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