For the second straight game, Bertie will face off against North East Carolina Prep. The Falcons are taking a road trip to challenge the Husky at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bertie has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with five straight losses, while North East Carolina Prep will come in with four straight victories.
Bertie came up short against North East Carolina Prep on Tuesday, falling 17-4.
For North East Carolina Prep's part, Savannah Babb made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Babb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-2. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Katelyn Knox was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bailee Boyette, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
North East Carolina Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .600 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Bertie's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for North East Carolina Prep, their record now sits at 7-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bertie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .518. However, it's not like North East Carolina Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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