Perquimans is 7-0 against Tarboro since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Perquimans Pirates will look to defend their home field against the Tarboro Vikings at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Perquimans gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Martin County with a sharp 10-3 victory.
The team relied heavily on Jacob Askew, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Collin Roberts was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Tarboro has not done well against Gates County recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Tarboro walked away with a 9-5 win over Gates County.
Cole Craddock made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Craddock has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Craddock was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Landon Browning was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gabe Kassnove, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Perquimans' victory bumped their record up to 16-5. As for Tarboro, their win bumped their record up to 10-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Perquimans has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tarboro struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Perquimans took their victory against Tarboro in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 14-4. Does Perquimans have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tarboro turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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