Hoggard posted their closest win since March 19th on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Wilmington Christian Academy Patriots 4-2. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Preston Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up 11 Ks.
Brandon Bush
| 03/06/25 vs West Carteret | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Wilmington Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Grimsley | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Swansboro | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs New Hanover | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Hoggard's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brandon Bush, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Bush is becoming a predictor of the Vikings' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 3-1 (and 3-12 when he doesn't). Christian Atkinson was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Hoggard's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Hoggard wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 11-5 defeat against Pinecrest on the 16th. As for Wilmington Christian Academy, they will welcome Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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