The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars will face off against the Eastern Wayne Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. SouthWest Edgecombe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
If SouthWest Edgecombe beats Eastern Wayne with seven runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Cougars blew past North Lenoir 7-1 on Wednesday. Winning may never get old, but the Cougars sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Chase Taylor
| 04/15/26 @ North Lenoir | 7 |
| 04/09/26 vs Arendell Parrott Academy | 6 |
| 03/31/26 @ Washington | 10 |
| 03/25/26 @ Farmville Central | 7 |
| 03/20/26 @ North Johnston | 9 |
| 03/13/26 vs West Craven | 9 |
Chase Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, SouthWest Edgecombe let Damion Hinton and Jaelyn McLean run wild. Hinton went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while McLean got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. McLean has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Webb, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Eastern Wayne fell victim to North Lenoir and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 28-0 to the Hawks.
Eastern Wayne's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, their victory bumped their record up to 14-2.
Eastern Wayne's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: SouthWest Edgecombe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. It's a different story for Eastern Wayne, though, as they've only averaged .321. Will they be able to contain SouthWest Edgecombe's hitters?
SouthWest Edgecombe got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March against Eastern Wayne by a conclusive 23-1 score. Will the Cougars repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
