Jack Britt dropped to 5-16 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Hoke County Bucks by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Buccaneers have suffered against the Bucks since April 19, 2023.
Jack Britt saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ta'Niyah Turner, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Hoke County, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games.
On Hoke County's side, Niya Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks. Jones has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Shaniya Mclean was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Victoria Brock, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Jack Britt and Hoke County are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Buccaneers will challenge Fuquay-Varina at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bengals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Jack Britt's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hoke County, they will face off against Green Level at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bucks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gators have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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