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| 04/10/25 - Away | 10-2 W |
| 04/09/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/22/24 - Away | 15-0 W |
| 04/17/24 - Home | 9-1 W |
| 04/21/23 - Home | 19-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Pinecrest won against Hoke County on Wednesday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Bucks with a sharp 10-2 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 on Wednesday.
Bohdi Robertson made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, David Wiley and Eythan Reynolds did most of the damage at the plate: Wiley scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Reynolds scored a run while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave Wiley a new career-high. Landon Bunker also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Pinecrest and bumps their season record up to 12-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Hoke County, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinecrest will head out to square off against New Hanover at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Patriots 4.1, the Wildcats 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hoke County, they will head out on the road to take on Harnett Central at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Bucks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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