Spring Creek extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They lost 15-0 to the Goldsboro Cougars. If the Gators were looking for revenge after losing 15-0 to the Cougars when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Spring Creek saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Juan Hernandez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Hernandez has snagged this season.
As for Goldsboro, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.9 runs per game.
On Goldsboro's side, Joe Hayes made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Hayes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Goldsboro let Gray Seegars and Leland Apprecino run wild. Seegars went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Apprecino went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Seegars has become a key player for Goldsboro: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Max Locklear, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Spring Creek will take on Arendell Parrott Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Goldsboro, they are taking a road trip to take on Southern Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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