Manteo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes onto the board and left with a 23-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Manteo needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Drew Brown and Trevor Sawyer were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Brown struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Sawyer struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). At the plate, Brown went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Sawyer scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Manteo got a massive performance out of Wyn Wheeler, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Brown, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Manteo's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-11. As for Cape Hatteras, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Manteo will head out on the road to square off against Northeastern at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cape Hatteras, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hobgood Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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