New Hanover is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-0 to the Laney Buccaneers on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to New Hanover of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Laney's part, the team relied heavily on Bailey Bettencourt, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Taylor Lee, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
New Hanover's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Laney, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Hanover's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Kinston at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Kinston is coming into the contest with nine straight losses on the road, meaning New Hanover will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Laney, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Topsail at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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