Western Harnett proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 18) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Pinecrest Patriots 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since March 25, 2024.
Grace Bancroft was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-2. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Vanessa Andersen also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Eagles
| 03/19/25 vs Pinecrest | 7-6 |
| 03/18/25 @ Westover | 18-0 |
| 03/14/25 vs Pine Forest | 10-3 |
The win (which was Western Harnett's third in a row) raised their record to 3-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Pinecrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Western Harnett will host Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Western Harnett is facing Westover at the right time seeing as Westover is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Pinecrest, they are taking a road trip to take on Hoke County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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