Western Harnett fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Pine Forest on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (7-6), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, with their most recent defeat being a 12-1 loss back in March.
Bryson Pope
| 04/29/25 @ Pine Forest | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Westover | 3 |
| 04/10/25 @ E.E. Smith | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Triton | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs E.E. Smith | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Western Harnett saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryson Pope, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Pope is becoming a predictor of the Eagles' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 4-16 when he doesn't). Trent Golcynski was another, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Western Harnett has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season. As for Pine Forest, the win snapped their losing streak at seven games and leaves them with a 14-11 record.
Western Harnett does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pine Forest, they will face off against Overhills at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Trojans are facing the Jaguars at the right time seeing as the Jaguars are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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