After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, North East Carolina Prep brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victor by a 19-8 margin over the Wayne Preparatory Academy Generals. Considering North East Carolina Prep's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
North East Carolina Prep got a great performance from Anthony Cairo as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched.
At the plate, Seth Peele was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was William Anderson, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Wayne Preparatory Academy's side, LAKHOTA ROBINSON and CHARLESTON SKINNER stepped up to the plate in a big way. ROBINSON scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while SKINNER went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
North East Carolina Prep's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Wayne Preparatory Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
North East Carolina Prep will head out on the road to face off against Tarboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North East Carolina Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Wayne Preparatory Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bethel Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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