Northwest Cabarrus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Cabarrus Vikings. The Trojans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 6-3.
Tate Willis was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Copper Greene made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of James Cameron Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Northwest Cabarrus' loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Central Cabarrus, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Looking ahead, Northwest Cabarrus will head out to face off against Robinson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central Cabarrus, they will host West Rowan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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