Jack Britt had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-9 to make it eight. They fell just short of the Pinecrest Patriots by a score of 6-5. If the Buccaneers were looking for revenge after losing 10-5 to the Patriots when the teams met back in April of 2022, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Madisyn Norton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jordynn Carter led a balanced group of hitters, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Jayden Brown was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two stolen bases.
As for Pinecrest, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On Pinecrest's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Leah Gordon gave up four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Gordon has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaiya Todd, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lily Hensley, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jack Britt will square off against Gray's Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 11.9 runs per game this season. As for Pinecrest, they will welcome Western Harnett at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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