Pender has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Whiteville Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Pender is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Pender gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Whiteville.
Alyna Rooks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jamiah Johnson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Olivia Gurganus was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Pender has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Whiteville, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-9.
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