Lejeune was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-1 defeat at the hands of the Pamlico County Hurricanes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lejeune of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Lejeune saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isabella Remi Thompson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Pamlico County's side, Avery Cain made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Cain has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cain was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Peyton Robinson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor McHenry, who scored two runs.
Lejeune's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Pamlico County, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lejeune will take on East Carteret at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lejeune is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Pamlico County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Northside - Pinetown at 6:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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