After losing to North Duplin the last time they met, Topsail decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Pirates came out on top against the Rebels by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday. That's two games straight that the Pirates have won by exactly three runs.
Addison Ash spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Riley Trimble, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Topsail is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for North Duplin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Topsail will square off against Swansboro at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Duplin, they will face off against Hobbton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.26 runs per game on average), something the Rebels will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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