Swansboro took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against New Bern, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates never let the Bears get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pirates.
Braden Tirado
| 04/20/26 vs New Bern | 2 |
| 04/01/26 vs Lejeune | 1 |
| 03/24/26 @ Dixon | 0 |
Not much got past Braden Tirado, who gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks to keep New Bern off the board. Tirado has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Swansboro secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was DJ Schofield, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Swansboro's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for New Bern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Swansboro will host Dixon at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Bern, they will head out on the road to square off against White Oak at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.18 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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