Gators
| 03/21/25 @ Gates County | 18-1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Rocky Mount Academy | 7-4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Gates County | 10-0 |
| 03/13/25 @ Pasquotank County | 11-0 |
| 03/12/25 @ Louisburg | 15-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Martin County put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Gates County Red Barons with a sharp 18-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 last Tuesday.
Erica Sturgill was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Ty'Hiera Wooten was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Cowan, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Martin County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Martin County pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Gates County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Martin County will be playing in front of their home fans against North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Martin County is facing North East Carolina Prep at the right time seeing as North East Carolina Prep is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Gates County, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 10-0 defeat against Bear Grass Charter on the 24th.
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