Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Goldsboro). Everything went their way against the Spring Creek Gators on Thursday as Goldsboro made off with a 16-9 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Joseph Hayes made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Smith, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Bevell, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5.
Goldsboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are 2-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cougars
| 03/27/25 @ Spring Creek | 16-9 |
| 03/25/25 vs North Johnston | 0-23 |
| 03/21/25 @ Princeton | 1-11 |
| 03/18/25 vs Beddingfield | 15-1 |
| 03/14/25 @ East Carteret | 0-9 |
Goldsboro's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9. As for Spring Creek, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goldsboro will host Faith Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Faith Christian Academy will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Spring Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Beddingfield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Beddingfield has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.56 runs per game on average), something Spring Creek will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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