Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hoggard). They put the hurt on the West Carteret Patriots with a sharp 10-2 victory on Thursday. The Vikings not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 27, 2024.
Lucas Mathews spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Jonah Harker
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On the hitting side, Jonah Harker was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Hutton Badrock also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Hoggard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Hoggard's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for West Carteret, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hoggard will square off against New Bern at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for West Carteret, they will take on J.H. Rose at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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