The Cape Hatteras Hurricanes will head out on the road to face off against the Hobgood Charter Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Cape Hatteras' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
Cape Hatteras is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Columbia (and have done all season long). Cape Hatteras was the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over Columbia on Tuesday.
Cape Hatteras got a massive performance out of Abby O'Neal, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Eryn Ratliff, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Hobgood Charter's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost 13-1 to Bear Grass Charter. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Hobgood Charter couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cape Hatteras' victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Hobgood Charter, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cape Hatteras hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .400. However, it's not like Hobgood Charter struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cape Hatteras suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Hobgood Charter in their previous meeting on April 12th. Can Cape Hatteras avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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