Harnett Central's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Cape Fear Colts by a score of 10-5. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brayden Sears made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sears was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Rylan Wester
| 03/25/26 vs Cape Fear | 3 |
| 03/06/26 @ South Johnston | 3 |
| 03/13/26 vs Western Harnett | 2 |
| 02/25/26 vs Jack Britt | 2 |
| 03/18/26 vs Northwood | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Rylan Wester was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Harnett Central is 3-1 when Wester posts two or more runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jase Faucette, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
The win got Harnett Central back to even at 6-6. As for Cape Fear, they moved to 9-2 with that loss, which also ended their nine-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harnett Central will face off against West Johnston at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cape Fear, they will take on Gray's Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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