
Bucks
03/06/25 vs Red Springs | 20 |
04/15/25 @ Pinecrest | 18 |
03/12/25 @ Red Springs | 15 |
03/14/25 vs Southern Lee | 10 |
03/07/25 vs Lee County | 10 |
Hoke County won the last time they faced Pinecrest and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Bucks were the clear victors by an 18-0 margin over the Patriots. The Bucks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Niya Jones made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, McKenzie Freeman was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Cascavilla, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Hoke County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .611. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive matches.
Hoke County pushed their record up to 16-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Pinecrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Hoke County has already played their next game, a 10-6 loss against Purnell Swett on the 16th. As for Pinecrest, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 19-4 win against Northwood on the 21st.
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