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| 04/02/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 03/04/23 - Home | 1-10 L |
| 03/26/22 - Home | 6-8 L |
| 03/05/22 - Away | 0-4 L |
| 04/07/21 - Away | 7-8 L |
| + 5 more games |
Hoke County took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Lumberton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bucks won by a run and slipped past the Pirates 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bucks have posted since February 26th.
Niya Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Chica Amador was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. McKenzie Freeman was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hoke County and bumps their season record up to 12-4. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Lumberton, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoke County will host Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bucks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Lumberton, they will be playing at home against South View at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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