Hoke County extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-5. They came up short against the Pinecrest Patriots, falling 11-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Bucks were not able to get on the board.
As for Pinecrest, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Pinecrest's part, Keaton Larsen was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was Larsen's first of the season. David Wiley was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base.
Hoke County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 14-3 victory against Red Springs on the 19th. As for Pinecrest, they have also already played their next matchup, a 6-3 win against Purnell Swett on the 18th.
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