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| 03/12/25 - Away | 11-0 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 16-1 W |
| 03/12/24 - Away | 6-1 W |
| 04/06/23 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 03/14/23 - Home | 11-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Duplin). They put the hurt on the James Kenan Tigers with a sharp 11-0 win on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gavin Holmes was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, Kyle Kern looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Calvin Harper, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that he hit this season. Another player making a difference was JP Murphy, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The victory got East Duplin back to even at 2-2. As for James Kenan, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
East Duplin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 5-1 defeat against South Lenoir on the 14th. As for James Kenan, they have also already played their next game, a 7-0 loss against Wallace-Rose Hill on the 13th.
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