Pinecrest extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They came up short against the Hoke County Bucks, falling 18-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bucks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-3 back in March.
As for Hoke County, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-4. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hoke County's part, Niya Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Jones has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, McKenzie Freeman was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Cascavilla, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pinecrest didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 19-4 victory against Northwood on the 21st. As for Hoke County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 10-6 defeat against Purnell Swett on the 16th.
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