The Cape Hatteras Hurricanes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hobgood Charter Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
After soaring to 22 runs the game before, Cape Hatteras was a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-2 walloping at the hands of Manteo.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 26 runs the game before, Hobgood Charter was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They fell victim to a rough 17-1 loss at the hands of Bear Grass Charter. It was the first time this season that Hobgood Charter let down their fans at home.
Hobgood Charter saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kinsey Peel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cape Hatteras has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Hobgood Charter, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-2.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cape Hatteras hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .394. However, it's not like Hobgood Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cape Hatteras took their victory against Hobgood Charter when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. Does Cape Hatteras have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hobgood Charter turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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