Lejeune can finally bid farewell to their 26-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Kinston Vikings as the Lejeune Devil Pups made off with a 15-4 victory. Lejeune's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Patrick English and Xander Antonio did most of the damage at the plate: English scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Antonio scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Roman Wells was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Lejeune's win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-12. As for Kinston, they dropped their record down to 1-14 with that defeat, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Lejeune will head out on the road to take on East Carteret at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lejeune has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Kinston, they will be playing at home against East Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Duplin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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