Northeastern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-2 to the Manteo Redskins. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northeastern of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Julian Jones and Carter Stevenson did some serious damage despite the final result: Jones scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Stevenson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Stevenson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
On Manteo's side, Drew Brown was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Brown was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Daniels, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Northeastern's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Manteo, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-12 record this season.
Northeastern will head out on the road to face off against Martin County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Martin County is coming into the contest with four straight defeats at home, meaning Northeastern will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Manteo will take on Hertford County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Manteo is facing Hertford County at the right time seeing as Hertford County is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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