East Duplin scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Kinston Vikings as the East Duplin Panthers made off with a 23-1 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded East Duplin with their most commanding win of the season.
Gavin Holmes and JP Murphy made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Holmes tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Murphy tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Holmes scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5, while Murphy scored four runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Baines Raynor, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Jesus Mojica, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
East Duplin's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Kinston, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Duplin will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Southwest Onslow at 7:00 p.m. As for Kinston, they will face off against James Kenan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kinston is facing James Kenan at the right time seeing as James Kenan is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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