Richlands had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-9 to make it seven. They lost 15-5 to the Croatan Cougars. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Croatan, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by ten runs or more this season.
For Croatan's part, Harrison Thomas was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The Cougars are undefeated when Thomas posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Kayden Coutts was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Richlands wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-0 victory against White Oak on the 30th. As for Croatan, they have also already played their next game, a 10-8 loss against East Carteret on the 1st.
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