North East Carolina Prep had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Tarboro Vikings 22-2. North East Carolina Prep's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Katelyn Knox and Natalie Bunting did most of the damage at the plate: Knox scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Bunting went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Shannon Jeffreys was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
North East Carolina Prep's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-10. As for Tarboro, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with that defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
North East Carolina Prep will take on Martin County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North East Carolina Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Tarboro, they will head out on the road to challenge North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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