Croatan won the last time they faced Dixon and things went their way on Friday too. Croatan blew past Dixon 11-2. Considering the Cougars have won three games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Harrison Thomas made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Jacob Woody
| 03/28/25 vs Dixon | 3 |
| 04/16/24 vs White Oak | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs West Carteret | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs Wake County HomeSchool | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs White Oak | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacob Woody, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Clay Cameron was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Croatan's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Dixon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Croatan Cougars take on Richlands Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dixon, they will head out to face off against Swansboro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Swansboro will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Dixon surely won't give up without a fight.
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