New Bern had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-1 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Hoggard Vikings by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Hoggard, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs this season.
For Hoggard's part, Julian Guthrie looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Guthrie a new career-high.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brandon Bush, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. New Bern will square off against Dixon at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hoggard, they will challenge Swansboro at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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