North Duplin is 9-1 against Neuse Charter since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The North Duplin Rebels will be playing in front of their home fans against the Neuse Charter Cougars at 6:00 p.m. North Duplin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, North Duplin didn't have quite enough to beat Rosewood and fell 3-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs North Duplin has scored all season.
North Duplin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Duff, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Meanwhile, Neuse Charter scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Union as Neuse Charter made off with a 32-13 win. The victory was just what Neuse Charter needed coming off of a 16-1 defeat in their prior game.
Connor Phillips and Brayden Parr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Phillips pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Parr pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Phillips scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Parr scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nate Dunn, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Alex Candes, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
North Duplin's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Neuse Charter, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-5.
North Duplin took their victory against Neuse Charter in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 17-2. Does North Duplin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Neuse Charter turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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