Panthers
| 03/06/25 @ Clinton | 17 |
| 03/18/25 vs Kinston | 16 |
| 03/21/25 @ Wallace-Rose Hill | 15 |
| 03/18/25 vs Kinston | 15 |
| 03/28/25 @ Southwest Onslow | 12 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Lenoir, East Duplin was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They blew past the White Oak Vikings 11-2. Considering the Panthers have won eight matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophia Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Jones wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Morgan Brown, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another was Callie Mewborn, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
East Duplin hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive contests.
East Duplin's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for White Oak, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
East Duplin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-2 win against Rosewood on the 19th. As for White Oak, they have also already played their next contest, a 7-6 victory against Dixon on the 19th.
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