Triton proved they can win big last Monday (they won by six) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Cape Fear Colts 4-3. For the Hawks, this counts as revenge for the 13-3 victory the Colts walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Brayden Bates
| 02/26/25 vs Cape Fear | 2 |
| 02/24/25 @ Gray's Creek | 0 |
| 03/21/24 @ Terry Sanford | 1 |
| 03/19/24 vs Terry Sanford | 2 |
Brayden Bates made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bates was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, Tyler Blankenbecler tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Alan Hinson, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Triton's record is now 2-0. As for Cape Fear, their loss ended a nine-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Triton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 14-13 defeat against Lee County on the 28th. As for Cape Fear, they have also already played their next contest, a 1-0 loss against West Johnston on the 28th.
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