Hobbton took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against West Columbus, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats beat the Vikings on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Caden Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hobbton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Lawson, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Kasey Lee also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Hobbton's record now sits at 5-2. As for West Columbus, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hobbton will square off against rival East Columbus at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, West Columbus is set to face off against their familiar foe North Duplin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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