Overhills had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They blew past the Western Harnett Eagles 9-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-2 last Tuesday.
Kolt Berry and Darren Ludwick were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Berry pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, Ludwick struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Berry scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Ludwick went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Ludwick a new career-high.
Tyrell Copper
| 03/28/25 vs Western Harnett | 3 |
| 03/21/24 vs E.E. Smith | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ E.E. Smith | 1 |
| 03/19/25 vs Fairmont | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Triton | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyrell Copper, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Overhills' record is now 7-4. As for Western Harnett, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Looking ahead, Overhills will venture away from home to face off against Westover at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Westover has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.33 runs per game on average), something Overhills will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Western Harnett, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Terry Sanford at 7:00 p.m. Terry Sanford's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Western Harnett's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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