Titans
| 03/27/25 @ North Mecklenburg | 13-5 |
| 03/25/25 @ West Mecklenburg | 16-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Chambers | 17-0 |
| 03/18/25 @ West Charlotte | 22-1 |
Hopewell came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 13-5 margin over the North Mecklenburg Vikings. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Titans also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Ellie Wicks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kori West and Tayari Williams did most of the damage at the plate: West went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Williams scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that West snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Pless, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Hopewell pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.8 runs over those games. As for North Mecklenburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hopewell will challenge rival Hough at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, North Mecklenburg is set to square off against their familiar foe West Charlotte at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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